Idioms

considering or because of (new information or circumstances)

in a completely clear and direct way that leaves no room for doubt

with the intention of achieving a particular result

behaving as if you belong to a higher social class or rank than you do

Completely unacceptable by ordinary moral or social standards.

basic comforts and entertainment offered to distract the public from serious problems

for the same or a closely related reason

Consolation that offers little real relief in a painful or difficult situation.

to regain safety or acceptance after living in secrecy, isolation, or exclusion

deliberately omitting important facts in order to give a misleading impression

choose the safer course when uncertainty makes either option imperfect

to get into trouble with someone or break a rule or law

a member of a formally equal group who holds the leading or most prominent role

to oppose or be the opposite of what is expected, accepted, or sensible

after weighing all the relevant facts; ultimately

used before saying something directly and bluntly

to remind someone of a particular person, place, or experience

the most important reason for something or someone's existence

to impose your will harshly while ignoring other people's rights or feelings

very little attention or consideration, usually given dismissively

an irreversible decision has fixed the course of what happens next

to challenge an opponent openly and defiantly

acting quickly is essential to the success of the matter

in every way that matters in practice; effectively

displayed unmistakably in a broader or more general form