“The company’s financial troubles were the elephant in the room at the board meeting.”
a sensitive issue or problem that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss openly.
"We need to take the bull by the horns and address the budget shortfall immediately."
To take direct, decisive action in a difficult situation.
“I accidentally let the cat out of the bag and told Sarah about the surprise party.”
to reveal a secret or information that was supposed to be kept hidden.
“No one expected John to win the marathon, he was a dark horse in the race.”
to be mysterious or unknown in terms of abilities or intentions.
“I can pick up the dry cleaning and groceries on the way home, killing two birds with one stone.”
to accomplish two things at the same time with a single action.
"I gave the lion’s share of the credit to my business partner because she did most of the work."
to have the largest or biggest portion of something.
"The teacher told the children not to horse around while they were getting ready for class."
to play in a rough and careless way
"In cybersecurity, it’s essential to have robust defenses to ensure we don’t let the snake into the garden."
A warning to prevent a harmful or deceitful person from entering a secure or trusted environment.
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
To combine graceful or agile movement with intense physical strength or power.
"She was as sly as a fox in the negotiations, getting everything she wanted"
a person who is very cunning, crafty, sneaky, or clever, often using wit to outsmart others.
