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Opinion - Point of View

Explore English idioms regarding points of view with examples like "put out feelers" and "moot point".

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long story short

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

Ex: Long story short, I missed my flight because I overslept. 
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to [put] out feelers

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

Ex: The company was putting out feelers about the possibility of relocating to a new city. 
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the (other|flip|opposite) side of the coin

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Ex: On the one hand, going to college can be a great way to advance your career. On the other side of the coin, it can also be a very expensive investment. 
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to coin a phrase

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

Ex: The politician, in an attempt to emphasize his point, declared, "We must, to coin a phrase, think outside the box for innovative solutions." 
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to [hold] the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the debate, the senator held the floor for an extended period, passionately arguing for the proposed legislation. 
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or else
or else
[phrase]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

Ex: I’m sure they’re safe, or else we’d have heard something. 
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the other way around

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

Ex: Usually, people finish high school and then go to college, but for him, it's the other way around—he's attending college first and then completing high school. 
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give and take

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

Ex: In business negotiations, there is often a need for give and take to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties' interests. 
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to [get] a word in edgewise

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

Ex: Every time we meet for coffee, she talks so much that it's hard to get a word in edgewise. 
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hot potato

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

Ex: The scandal surrounding the company's financial practices became a hot potato that no executive wanted to address directly. 
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for the record

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

Ex: Before we proceed, I'd like to state, for the record, that I was not involved in the decision-making process. 
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moot point

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

Ex: Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one. 
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to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
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tunnel vision

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

Ex: The manager's tunnel vision towards cost-cutting measures led to overlooking the long-term consequences on employee morale. 
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in a bad light

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

Ex: The company's unethical practices were exposed, putting them in a bad light in the eyes of consumers. 
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in a good light

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

Ex: The author's latest book received critical acclaim, showcasing their storytelling abilities in a good light. 
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for my money
for my money
[phrase]

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

Ex: For my money, this restaurant serves the best pizza in town. 
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frame of mind

a temporary state of feeling that causes one to have a particular set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular person or thing

Ex: I can't discuss the issue with him right now; he's not in the right frame of mind. 
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in {one's} eyes

according to one's opinion

Ex: In the eyes of the law, he was a criminal. But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing. 
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to [read] from the same page

to have the same thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. about something

Ex: Before the meeting, let's make sure we are all reading from the same page about the project goals. 
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to [sing] from the same hymn book

to express the same opinions or have the same understanding as someone else

Ex: The two companies are singing from the same hymn book on the issue of environmental protection. 
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in a nutshell

used to summarize or describe something briefly

Ex: The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey. 
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