are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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beat around the bush »
To treat a topic but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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bone up »
To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.
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by the by »
Used to introduce a new topic; incidentally.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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dirty word »
The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
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ears are burning »
Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.
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grey area »
A topic that is not clearly one thing or the other.
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have to do with the price of tea in China »
To have any relation or bearing whatsoever on the topic at hand, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
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how's the weather »
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
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side issue »
An issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.
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sit on the fence »
To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion.
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speak to »
To address a particular topic.
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think tank »
A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.
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