Articles in set expressions

I wonder if you could do me ... favour?

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On ... second thought, I'd rather stay home than go to the movies.

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You should never take anything for ... granted.

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I was asked to arrive at the office at ... short notice.

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... other day I woke up at 5 a.m.; ... common sense tells me I should sleep more.

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If you do it, you'll be in ... trouble.

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His train arrives at ... midday.

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In ... end they got what they deserved.

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I bought it on ... credit.

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He told you ... truth.

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