Smoking gun evidence?
Zimmerman initially walked away for free. But a year later he was brought to trial for second-degree murder.
A case of arrested development
Arrested development describes the situation where youngsters have stopped or slowed down in physical growth.
A low-key affair?
In other words, the occasion came and went without making a lot of noise.
Polite society?
These days, as society at large becomes more mobile – not noble – and diversified, polite society is more inclusive.
Striking distance?
Here striking distance means simply a short distance, a distance so short it’s as if the sea is within reach.
Burden of proof?
To paraphrase, people who put out a theory have to prove that theory to be true scientifically.
Not in her league?
It’s only a guess, but this does sound like a guy who fancies a woman but keeps wondering whether she’s out of his reach.
Last word?
Well, at any rate let’s talk about Chinese parents, whom we all know a great deal about.
Political horse trading
“Horse trading” is a metaphor. Here, it may refer to any political wheeling and dealing, using cunning and tricks to get the best deal one can get.
Joined at the hip?
This means there’s an intricate correlation between the performance of the stock market and that of the job market.
Jack of all trades?
With experience in news reporting, marketing and public relations, Patrick is truly a “jack of all trades.”
Penny wise, pound foolish?
Our headline says this is a stupid decision, because the library, relatively speaking, costs little to run.
Let nature take its course
“Let nature take its course” is a call for respect of nature against excessive trust in the human effort.
Short leash?
In short, thanks to the presence of an editor, traditional newspapers are able to produce generally credible copies.
Pick their poison?
“Pick your poison”means the tough choices one has to make between two alternatives, especially when neither one is an easy choice to make.