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Originally Posted by milin
In cold blood: unemotional, without feelings
"Betrayed in love, he killed her in cold blood"
Out of the blue: something happening unexpected
"Her reply came out of the blue just before my departure"
Next: * sharp practises
* kept on tenterhooks
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sharp practises: dishonest dealings or actions
Usage:The lawyer has been accused of sharp practice on several occasions.
on tenterhooks: nervously waiting to find out what is going to happen
Usage:We were kept on tenterhooks all morning waiting for his decision.
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