What does "in abeyance" mean?, carefully hidden, fully approved, openly discussed, halted temporarily, What does "be of/have no fixed abode" mean?, be settled, be homeless, be wealthy, be employed, What does "out and about" mean?, outdoors, staying indoors, travelling around, deep asleep, What does "in the abstract" mean?, in writing, secretly, generally, in public, What does "of its own accord" mean?, by mistake, automatically, with permission, very slowly, What does "agree to differ/disagree" mean?, stop arguing, avoid speaking, win debate, change sides, What does "in arrears" mean?, pay early, save money, earn interest, owe money, What does "cast aspersions" mean?, forgive quickly, praise warmly, criticise, speak softly, What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?, very expensive, easy to buy, slightly damaged, poor quality, What does "be thrown off balance" mean?, feel relaxed, stay silent, be organised, be confused, What does "on the ball" mean?, careless, late, alert, clumsy, What does "below the belt" mean?, very fashionable, cruel and unfair, completely honest, politely said, What does "be beside oneself with anger/excitement" mean?, extremely upset, physically alone, slightly bored, calm and quiet, What does "bide one’s time" mean?, arrive early, waste time, work faster, wait patiently, What does "in the black" mean?, wearing black, losing money, not in debt, in danger, What does "blaze a trail" mean?, start a fire, explore something new, hide evidence, follow orders, What does "on the blink" mean?, not working properly, very bright, completely new, recently repaired, What does "go by the board" mean?, be repeated, be postponed briefly, be celebrated, be rejected, What does "cut to the bone" mean?, cooked too long, reduced greatly, shaped carefully, injured badly, What does "out of bounds" mean?, far away, legally owned, forbidden area, carefully measured, What does "pick someone’s brains" mean?, ask for help, copy homework, annoy someone, test memory

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