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1. Like a fish out of water In a strange situation
2. Smell a rat Suspect something foul
3. Read between the lines Understand the hidden meaning
4. Tooth and Nail With all of one’s power
5. Spread like wild fire Spread quickly
6. Hit the nail on the head Do or say the exact thing
7. Burn the midnight Oil Work or study hard
8. Under his thumb Under his control
9. With a high hand Oppressively