Matching Pairs Idiomatic ExpressionsOnline version Idiomatic by LAURA MONDRAGON 1 Between a rock and a hard place 2 Beat around the bush 3 Up in the air 4 Take the bull by the horns 5 Water under the bridge 6 Does not hold water 7 Make waves 8 Gain ground 9 Test the waters. 10 Go out on a limb To be unable to keep a secret or unable to stop yourself from talking about something. To be very active so that other people notice you, often in a way that intentionally causes trouble. To move faster or work harder in order to come closer to. Used to refer to events that are in the past and consequently no longer to be regarded as important. To talk about lots of unimportant things because you want to avoid talking about what is really important. Judge people's feelings or opinions before taking further action. To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way. No decision has been made about it yet. To be in a very difficult situation and to have to make a hard decision. Having an opinion that is different from most people's and is unpopular.
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