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Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours means If you do me a favor, I'll return it."

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To emerge "out of thin air" means to appear suddenly.

This phrase describes something that seems to come into existence unexpectedly or without any apparent cause.

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The phrase commonly used to replace "Bone of Contention" is "Apple of Discord."

It refers to a subject or issue that causes disagreement or conflict.

Bone of Contention means تنازعہ کی ہڈی

Apple of Discord means فساد کی جڑ

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"Took his words" means: Accepted or believed what he said

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"Cat is out of the bag" means Secret is revealed carelessly.

"Cat is out of the bag" means بلی تھیلے سے باہر ہے۔

Secret is revealed carelessly means راز بے احتیاطی سے کھل جاتا ہے۔

This idiom indicates that confidential information has been disclosed unintentionally or prematurely.

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Contraband means ناجائز مال کی تجارت

Banned Goods means ممنوعہ اشیا

Contraband means banned goods.

It refers to items that are illegal to trade, import, or export according to law.

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Just good enough means کافی بہتر

Good for circumstances means حالات کے لیے اچھا ہے۔

"Just good enough" means good for circumstances.

It implies that something meets the minimum requirements needed for a particular situation or purpose.

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"Hornet's nest" typically means a violent or highly contentious situation.

It often implying a complex and potentially dangerous conflict.

It metaphorically refers to a situation that is best left undisturbed to avoid further trouble.

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"Drop a dime" means to be an informant.

It specifically to provide information to authorities.

It often discreetly or unexpectedly.

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"Keep at bay" means to keep something/someone at a distance, physically or metaphorically.

To maintain a safe margin and prevent overwhelm or danger.