“Be a fly on the wall”
To watch or hear a situation without being noticed.
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“Be a fly on the wall”
To watch or hear a situation without being noticed.
“Put someone on the spot”
To make someone answer a difficult question or decide before they are ready.
“Get the wrong end of the stick”
To misunderstand what someone means.
“Put your foot in your mouth”
To say something embarrassing or tactless by accident.
“Go off on a tangent”
To start talking or thinking about a subject unrelated to the main topic.
“Get your wires crossed”
To misunderstand each other or confuse information.
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“Easy does it”
Go slowly and carefully.
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