Set in stone?
Please explain “set in stone” in this sentence: The rules of the game are set in stone.
That is by the by?
Please explain “by the by” in this sentence: When the Nazis invaded Paris, they ransacked various apartments, though I think they used the word commandeered – but that is by the by.
Tell a yarn?
Please explain “tell a yarn” in this sentence: And no-one can tell a yarn like an Aussie.
Penny wise, pound foolish
If a government policy is described as “penny wise, pound foolish”, what does it mean exactly?
Most everyone?
Please explain this sentence, with “most everyone” in particular: Her performance received high praise from most everyone in attendance.
Side-eye treatment?
Please explain “side-eye treatment” in this passage: It’s impossible not to like Emily Blunt. If you admitted that you didn’t, you’d probably receive side-eye treatment from everyone in the room.
Hanging in there
Please explain “hanging in there” in this sentence: Thank you for hanging in there with us during these difficult times.
Safe space
Please explain “safe space” in this passage: Every time a man hears the word “provide,” they think it’s all about money. But you still need to provide honesty, love, trust, and a safe space for her to be vulnerable and feminine.
Crisis PR
What’s “crisis PR”?
Keep on top of his finances?
It was ongue in cheek
Please explain “tongue in cheek” in this sentence: He said that he was a huge fan of President Trump, although I suspect it was tongue in cheek.
Every choice we make is a trade-off
Please explain this sentence, with “trade-off” in particular: Every choice we make is a trade-off.
Dirty word
Please explain this sentence, with “dirty word” in particular: For many young people, “hard work” has become a dirty word.
Business end
Please explain “the business end of things”.
Bend your ear
Please explain this sentence, with “bend your ear” in particular: He’ll bend your ear talking about politics, I warn you.