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Battery chickens means chickens are raised in the same way and en masse.
Albatross around the neck means a heavy psychological or moral burden.
To keep afloat means making at least as much money as they spend.
"To leave no stone unturned" simply means to be exhaustive in efforts.
Take the cake means to win, but can also mean the situation cannot get any worse.
Boomerang children refer to those young adults who choose to live with parents.
Dog in a manger refers to selfish person who has no consideration for others.
Last-ditch idea means the final proposal, after which there'll be no more.
To step up to the plate means to be able to deal with the difficult situation.
A trick question is asked in such a way that it easily misleads to a wrong answer.
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