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Bully pulpit

Please explain “The impact of Trump and his bully’s pulpit”.

Don’t know which way is up?

Please explain “which way is up” in this passage: “One minute Donald Trump and his people say one thing, then the opposite, then they say something else entirely. Nobody ever seems to know which way is up, and many of them just lie outright to the American people.”

Prayer of a chance?

Please explain “prayer of a chance” in this: Without all players back healthy, no one can say we don’t have a prayer of a chance this time.

God’s speed?

Please explain this: “God’s speed, Mike. We wish you a quick recovery.” God’s speed?

All the rage?

Please explain this headline: In Republican race, rage is all the rage.

On the nose?

If something is “too much on the nose”, what does it mean?

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.

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