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