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