<description>&lt;p&gt;An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Image: Getty)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TRANSCRIPT
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This describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make someone unlikeable.

An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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Beige flag

<description>&lt;p&gt;An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Image: Getty)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TRANSCRIPT
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An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.

An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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Lay it on thick

<description>&lt;p&gt;Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Image: Getty)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TRANSCRIPT
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Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.(Image: Getty)TRANSCRIPT
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Telling porkies

<description>&lt;p&gt;We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

In on it

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Let us walk you through how to use this phrase.

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