Soul searching
Soul-searching means a close examination of one's heart before making a decision.
Proof is in the pudding
The full expression is the proof of the pudding is in its eating, an American expression, to be sure, judging from its simplicity.
True to form
First of all, true to form simply means as expected. In other words, there’s nothing unusual.
Far cry?
It’s a significant step in the right direction, but still far from ideal.
Out and out?
“Out and out” is a British slang that means thorough and complete.
Wenger’s red herrings?
Arsène Wenger’s red herrings refer to a few of his misleading theories about his team’s worsening defense.
Gilded Age levels?
To gild, as in the phrase gilding the lily, is to cover it with a thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold.
Down for the count?
“Down for the count” means a great setback whereas “KO” means total defeat.
Out-of-the-box solutions?
Out-of-the-box solutions means brand new measures.
Coming to a head?
What does "come to a head" mean? What does "head" mean here?
A long shot?
In other words, they took the chance even though they knew the odds were against it.
Nature of the beast?
The nature of the beast means it’s just the way it is, the way things are, even though they are very unpleasant.
Caught up in the moment?
Caught up in the moment means the exiting moment, in this case, of getting married for the first time.
Power play?
Power play is a term in the game of ice hockey describing the situation where one team has one or more players on court than the opposition.
Brick and mortar?
Brick and mortar companies are traditional companies in comparison to the newly coming online companies.