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Walk and chew gum at the same time?

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says “President Trump can walk and chew gum at the same time”. What does that mean?

On the ball?

Please explain this sentence: Mike is on the ball both at work and play.

Blowing hot and cold?

Please explain this headline: Nuclear: Donald Trump blows hot and cold with Iran.

Right from the horse’s mouth?

Please explain this sentence, particularly “right from the horse’s mouth”: We have it right from the horse’s mouth that he won’t accept the offer.

Just another day at the office?

Please explain this sentence, particularly “another day at the office”: Last year, when we won a game, everyone was thrilled, but this year, a win is, like, just another day at the office.

Runaway train?

Please explain “runaway train” in this quote: “My thoughts and emotions are a runaway train.”

Raising eyebrows?

Please explain “raising eyebrows” in this sentence: It’s a decision that has kept raising eyebrows.

Dial it back?

Please explain “dial it back” in this headline: Burning Out? Give Yourself Permission to Dial It Back.

Chef’s kiss?

Please explain this sentence, particularly “chef’s kiss”: London has quickly turned into one of my favorite cities and the London restaurant scene is the chef’s kiss.

Mic drop?

Please explain “mic drop” in this sentence: That’s my mic drop moment, my best performance.

All over the map?

Please explain “all over the map” in this sentence: I was very busy, but I listened to his speech, part of it. He was all over the map. I have no idea what he was talking about.

Circular logic?

Please explain “circular logic” in this sentence: Disarmament debates are often trapped by circular logic: arm because others arm.

Under the table?

Please explain “under the table” in this sentence: Keep nothing under the table except your shoes.

On the table?

Please explain “on the table” in this sentence: Rain, wind and wet snow are all on the table in the coming days.

Stand down?

Please explain “stand down”, as in this headline: Trump Ordered to Stand Down by Federal Judge, Stop Warrantless Immigration Arrests.

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