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  1. If someone says they are 'on the fence,' what do they mean?

    Answer: They are undecided about something

    'On the fence' means being undecided or neutral about an issue.

  2. What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

    Answer: To endure a painful situation bravely

    'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or painful situation with courage.

  3. If something costs 'an arm and a leg,' it means it is:

    Answer: Extremely expensive

    'An arm and a leg' describes something that is very costly.

  4. What does it mean to 'spill the beans'?

    Answer: To reveal a secret

    'Spill the beans' means to accidentally or deliberately reveal secret information.

  5. When someone says 'it's raining cats and dogs,' they mean:

    Answer: It is raining very heavily

    This idiom describes very heavy rainfall.

  6. 'Under the weather' is used to describe someone who:

    Answer: Is feeling slightly ill

    'Under the weather' means feeling unwell or slightly sick.

  7. What does 'beat around the bush' mean?

    Answer: To avoid the main topic

    'Beat around the bush' means to avoid talking directly about the main point.