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  • To beat around the bush.
    To avoid getting to the main point.
    To participate in a bush-beating competition
    To physically beat a bush.
  • To take a rain check.
    To participate in a rain-check collecting competition.
    To physically take a rain check from someone.
    To decline something but suggest doing it at a later time.
  • Take it with a grain of salt"
    To accept information or advice skeptically or with caution.
    To measure ingredients while cooking.
    To consume salt while eating.
  • In hot water.
    To be in trouble or facing a difficult situation.
    To enjoy a warm bath or spa.
    To be physically in warm or hot water.
  • Hit the nail on the head
    To say something exactly right.
    To strike a hammer on a wooden board.
    To miss an opportunity
  • Let sleeping dogs lie.
    To avoid bringing up a controversial or sensitive topic.
    To wake up dogs from their sleep.
    To allow dogs to sleep peacefully.
  • Turn a blind eye.
    To close one eye and turn away from something.
    To rotate your head while closing your eyes.
    To intentionally ignore or overlook something.
  • On the same page.
    To have the same understanding or be in agreement.
    To be in a race together.
    To be reading the same page of a book.
  • Let the cat out of the bag.
    To play with a misbehaving animal.
    To reveal a secret or confidential information.
    To release a cat from a bag.
  • To kick the bucket.
    To literally kick a bucket.
    To pass away.
    To participate in a bucket-kicking contest.
  • To steal someone's thunder.
    To be afraid of lightning.
    To secretly take someone's lightning.
    To take credit for someone else's achievements or ideas.
  • Bite the bullet
    To eat quickly.
    To chew on a piece of metal.
    To endure a difficult situation with courage.
  • Caught red-handed.
    To have red hands due to a physical activity.
    To accidentally touch something red and stain your hands.
    To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
  • A blessing in disguise
    A good outcome that initially seemed unfortunate.
    A religious ceremony that brings blessings.
    A disguise worn during a celebration or event.
  • Cry over spilled milk.
    To regret something that cannot be changed.
    To clean up spilled milk.
    To cry when milk is accidentally spilled.
  • Keep your eyes peeled
    To remove the skin of a fruit.
    To close your eyes tightly.
    To watch or observe carefully.
  • To have a chip on one's shoulder.
    To accidentally drop a piece of food on one's shoulder.
    To carry a bag of potato chips on one's shoulder.
    To have a persistent feeling of resentment.
  • To go the extra mile.
    To drive an extra mile in a car.
    To put in additional effort or go beyond what is expected.
    To take a long-distance trip
  • Burn the midnight oil.
    To exercise vigorously in the dark
    To stay up very late working.
    To start a fire late at night.
  • Spill the beans.
    To reveal a secret or disclose information.
    To clean up spilled beans.
    To accidentally drop a container of beans.
  • To get cold feet.
    To have feet that are cold to the touch.
    To wear warm socks to prevent cold feet.
    To suddenly feel nervous before doing something important.
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