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To beat around the bush: to be very vague and not say exactly what you mean.
Example: stop beating around the bush and come out and say it. What do you really want to say?
Come out and say it: to say something directly (usually something difficult/painful).
Example: I’m just going to come out and say it; I think we should fire him.
Get to the point: to go directly to the heart of the issue and to talk about it directly. The term can be used as a command/request (not very polite).
Example: Could you stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
To go out on a limb: to take a risk.
Example: Even though you don’t have that much experience, I’m going to go out on a limb and hire you.
Throw caution to the wind: to take a risk.
Example: Even though he doesn’t have much experience, let’s thrown caution to the wind and hire him.
Six of one and half a dozen of another: This means that A and B are basically the same thing.
Example: Both candidates are excellent, so it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other as far as who we should hire is concerned.
A close shave: A lucky escape from danger.
Example: That was a close shave. He almost caught me red handed reading his diary.
To get caught red handed: when you get caught in the act of doing something you shouldn’t.
Example: The thief was caught red handed with his hands in the till.
Win win situation: a situation in which both parties can gain.
Example: I think it’s a win/win situation for both our companies as we are both happy with the outcome.
Melting pot: a place or situation where different cultures/ideas mix.
Example: University is a real melting pot where new ideas can develop.
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