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when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Language; Idioms
This idiom means that when you are visiting a different place or culture, you should try to follow their customs and practices.
see which way the cat jumps
Language; Idioms
(AU) If you see which way the cat jumps, you postpone making a decision or acting until you have seen how things are developing.
sticking point
Language; Idioms
A sticking point is a controversial issue that blocks progress in negotiations, etc, where compromise is unlikely or impossible.
the common weal
Language; Idioms
If something is done for the common weal, it is done in the interests and for the benefit of the majority or the general public.
out of the woods
Language; Idioms
If you are out of the woods, you have emerged safely from a dangerous situation, though the idiom is often used in the negative.
take the plunge
Language; Idioms
If you take the plunge, you decide to do something or commit yourself even though you know there is an element of risk involved.
the more the merrier
Language; Idioms
The more the merrier means that the greater the quantity or the bigger the number of something, the happier the speaker will be.
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