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  • What does "a box-ticking exercise" mean?
    An activity done just to meet requirements not for real ben
  • What does "think outside the box" mean?
    To think creatively or in an unconventional way
  • What does "in the bag" mean?
    Certain to be won or achieved
  • What does "to box someone in" mean?
    To restrict someone’s freedom or options
  • What does "to carry a lot of baggage" mean?
    To have emotional issues from the past that affect the present
  • What does "the whole package" mean?
    Someone or something that has all the qualities you want
  • What does "to pop your cork" mean?
    To suddenly lose your temper
  • What does "to open old wounds" mean?
    To bring up a past painful memory or issue
  • What does "a mixed bag" mean?
    A varied group of people or things; some good some bad
  • What does "Pandora’s box" mean?
    Something that seems small but causes many unexpected problems
  • What does "a bag of nerves" mean?
    A very anxious or worried person
  • What does "bottle something up" mean?
    To hide or suppress emotions
  • What does "to be in a pickle jar" mean?
    To be stuck in a difficult or awkward situation
  • What does "a can of worms" mean?
    A complicated situation that leads to more problems when opened or started
  • What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
    To reveal a secret by mistake