| Words/Phrases/Idioms | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| To sit on the fence | Not to take sides in a dispute |
| Reiterate | Repeat |
| To throw cold water | To criticize or stop someone from doing something that he is enthusiastic about |
| To give ear | To listen to |
| Tight corner | In a difficult situation |
| On guard | Vigilant |
| Gung ho | Extremely excited |
| Once and for all | With finality |
| Seasoned | Experienced |
| Past master | Adept/skilled |
| Pay through one’s nose | To pay heavily |
| Turn out to be | To be found to be |
| Pandora’s box | A source of many troubles |
| To weigh pros and cons | To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages |
| Full-blown | Fully developed |
| Befuddled | Confused |
| Muddle-head | Stupid |
| Crying for the moon | To want something that is not possible |
| Chest-thumping | The act or practice of boasting |
| Laughing stock | One who is ridiculed |
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