A plank of wood
a long, flat piece of wood or other material
In performance, the audience remained as silent as a plank of wood.
Times, Sunday Times
He comes over like a plank of wood.
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Fess up to
Fess up to
to admit that one has done something wrong : confess
Example
He was forced to fess up to acknowledging a Brexit business benefit.
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Stand idly by
Stand idly by
To refrain from acting or intervening while something bad happens or unfolds
Example
Virginia’s election will be secure and fair, and I will not stand idly by as this politically motivated action tries to interfere in our elections, period.
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A silver lining
A silver lining
a sign of hope in an unfortunate or gloomy situation; a bright prospect
Examples
Every cloud has a silver lining.A Florida couple’s Hurricane Milton survival story had a silver lining after the storm unearthed a sentimental wedding ring that had been lost nearly a decade before.
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Stop short of
Stop short of
To almost or partially do something but stop before going through with or completing it.
Example
calling him “the ultimate hypocrite” in response to a new report in which he stopped short of committing to certify a potential 2024 presidential win for former President Trump.
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Throw your toys out of the Pram
Throw your toys out of the Pram
To behave in a petulantly upset or angry manner; to act like an angry child
Example
I don’t understand this political party, they are a joke. They threw their toys out of the pram if they don’t get exactly what they want.
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Apprehensive of
Apprehensive of
Feeling worried about
Example
He went on to say many people apprehensive of her are coming up with “all kinds of reasons and excuses” to either sit home or support another candidate.
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journalistic integrity
journalistic integrity
Journalistic integrity refers to the ethical standards and principles that guide journalists in their work, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, and accountability in reporting.
Example
“Obviously, there’s a problem here. If they care about journalistic integrity, they would conduct an investigation or release the full transcript,” the ex-CBS journalist added.
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Onslaught
Onslaught
an especially fierce attack
Example
Hurricane Milton’s deadly onslaught in Florida leaves 3 million without power after destructive 100-mph winds
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Rally
Rally
Public meeting of a large group of people
Example
During his campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, former president Donald Trump opened the rally with a prayer for everyone in the path of Hurricane Milton.
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