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Discussing
idioms
Term | Definition |
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an open question | a matter which is undecided |
a storm in a teacup (a tempest in a teapot AmE) | a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important |
cross swords (with sb. over sth.) | fight or argue |
Drop the subject! | stop discussing this topic at once. |
change (one's) mind | to change one's original opinion, choice, or plan. |
bear (someone or something) in mind | to remember and consider something |
make up (one's) mind | make a final decision after a period of consideration. |
take something for granted | to never think about something because you believe it will always be available or stay exactly the same |
come to the point / get to the point | to get to the important part (of something). |
miss the point | misunderstand the essence or crux of something. |
get the point | understand / comprehend something |
make one's point | effectively communicate or explain one's opinion, idea, or point of view. |
hold (one's) tongue | stay quiet despite wanting to say something |
have the last word | say the final words in an argument or discussion |
in a way | to some extent (but not completely) |
all in all | everything being taken into account |
for one thing | one reason is |
out of place | not comfortable in or not suitable for a situation: |
out of the question | not possible; having no chance; not permitted. |
wrap up (the discussion) | to bring to a usually successful conclusion |