Cat got your tongue?

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"Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree"................



A child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents.

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"Have One Foot In The Grave" / "At Death's Door"



To be on the verge of death: very old and in ill health.

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"Not The Brightest Crayon In The Box"........


A kinder way to say someone isn't very smart..

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" Best-laid Plans"



Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of "The Best-laid Plans Of Mice And Men Often Go Astray."

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"Shoes On The Other Foot"..................



Literally wearing the right shoe on the left foot would be quite uncomfortable, and this notion is implied in this idiom, which suggests that changing places is not equally beneficial to both parties. The roles (of two or more people) have been reversed, especially roles that were the opposite of each other.

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"Testing The Water"(s)...........


To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it.

Likened to feeling the temperature of water before getting in.

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"Time Will Tell".........


The true meaning, result, or outcome will only be known in the future or after more time has passed.

The fact that future events are unknown and that the outcome of a desired situation cannot be ascertained at the time until said future events unfold.