What does "vicious circle" mean?
It's a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse.
What does "add fuel to the fire" mean?
It is to worsen already existing tension.
What is a "last resort"?
It is an option you use as a “last chance” when there are no other options available.
What does "keep at arm's length" mean?
It's to not allow someone to become too friendly with you.
What does "live on the breadline" mean?
It's to be extremely poor.
What does "above board" mean?
It is an open or honest situation or business that is not trying to deceive anyone.
What does "in dire straits" mean?
It is to be in a really serious or bad situation.
What does "beyond a shadow of a doubt" mean?
It's to be certain about something.
What does "live from hand to mouth" mean?
It is to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra.
What does "bone of contention" mean?
It's something that two people or groups cannot agree about.
What does "stop the rot" mean?
It is to prevent a situation from deteriorating, especially in business or politics.
What does "fiddle while Rome burns" mean?
It's doing unimportant or normal things while there are important situations to be addressed being ingored.
What does "agree to disagree" mean?
It's to accept or set aside a disagreement.
What does "get to grips" mean?
It's to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation.
What does "the tip of the iceberg" mean?
It is only a small part of the problem; the biggest part of the problem is hidden.