What the given idiomatic expressions mean

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Translating Idioms
Many languages have idiomatic expressions that do not always make sense to outsiders.

Task:-
Explain in simple english what the following idiomatic expressions mean. assume that you are explaining them to nonnative speakers of english.
a. can't hold a candle
b. class act
c. grey area
d. cold shoulder
e. early bird
f. get your act together
g. go ape
h. soldier on
i. the bottom of the barrel.

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