2. Beat around the bush: To avoid the point/topic 3. Devil's advocate: To present a counter argument 4. Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret 5. Miss the boat: To miss the chance 6. Sit on the fence: To avoid making a choice/decision 7. Straight from the horse's mouth: Something directly said by the main source 8. Taste of your own medicine: To get the same treatment that you have given to others 9. Steal someone's thunder: To steal the limelight 10. The ball is in your court: It is up to you to make the next move