Burden of proof?
To paraphrase, people who put out a theory have to prove that theory to be true scientifically.
Not in her league?
It’s only a guess, but this does sound like a guy who fancies a woman but keeps wondering whether she’s out of his reach.
Last word?
Well, at any rate let’s talk about Chinese parents, whom we all know a great deal about.
Political horse trading
“Horse trading” is a metaphor. Here, it may refer to any political wheeling and dealing, using cunning and tricks to get the best deal one can get.
Joined at the hip?
This means there’s an intricate correlation between the performance of the stock market and that of the job market.
Jack of all trades?
With experience in news reporting, marketing and public relations, Patrick is truly a “jack of all trades.”
Penny wise, pound foolish?
Our headline says this is a stupid decision, because the library, relatively speaking, costs little to run.
Let nature take its course
“Let nature take its course” is a call for respect of nature against excessive trust in the human effort.
Short leash?
In short, thanks to the presence of an editor, traditional newspapers are able to produce generally credible copies.
Pick their poison?
“Pick your poison”means the tough choices one has to make between two alternatives, especially when neither one is an easy choice to make.
Snob appeal?
In other words, they may not come here just to eat, but also to be seen – because a lot of people who are somebody are often seen here.
No two ways about it?
I thought they are not good for everyone, be they 8 months, 8, 18 or 80 years old.
Gamut of emotions?
My comments:If you run the gamut of emotions, you experience every kind of emotion there is.
Alcohol tax hike cuts two ways
If a government raises alcohol tax in order to raise revenue, for example, it will succeed – to some extent.
Don’t buy in to everything you read
Please explain “buy in” and this sentence: Don’t always buy in to all that you read in the paper.