Matching Pairs Idioms Social IssuesOnline version Idioms we can use when discussing social issues. by Lorena AR 1 Smell a rat 2 Give the green light 3 Let the cat out of the bag 4 Pull a few strings 5 Smell something fishy 6 Gain (or have) the upper hand 7 Be under someone's thumb 8 Turn a blind eye 9 Keep an eye on 10 Bury your head in the sand to use your influence to your own advantage Watch over be controlled by someone else Ignore a situation take advantage of something Give permission To sense something is wrong to be suspicious to reveal a secret to not take notice of something