She was never afraid to speak her mind.
If you speak your mind, you say firmly and honestly what you think about a situation, even if this may offend or upset people
She bears a resemblance to a famous actress.
to look a lot like someone else
He's never been the kind of politician to mince words.
To be careful about what you say in order to be polite or not offend someone
She spends hours on the phone, catching up with old friends.
to communicate with someone by talking in person or on the phone or by exchanging messages, and learn or discuss what has been happening in their life.
She was angry when it came to light that some people were being promoted unfairly.
to become known
I know you'll be busy enjoying yourself, but please, drop me a line on your trip.
send someone a note or letter in a casual manner.
The dog reduced my shirt to tatters.
To destroy cloth into little pieces.
The paper says the President's move has called into question the whole basis of democracy in the country.
If you say that there is some question about something, you mean that there is doubt or uncertainty about it.
Her name is on the tip of my tongue, but it won't come to me.
Known but not remembered.
My mother-in-law specifically asked me to call her by her first name.
Knowing someone well enough that you call each other by your first names.