a. Beat around the bush - To avoid addressing an issue directly. Example: "Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think." b. By the book - Following the rules and procedures precisely. Example: "The project must be done by the book to meet all the regulations." c. Lost in translation - Misunderstood or not effectively conveyed when translated from one language to another. Example: "The humor in the movie was lost in translation when it was dubbed into another language." d. Keep someone posted - To provide updated information to someone. Example: "Please keep me posted on any updates regarding the project." e. Break the ice - To initiate or start a conversation or social interaction. Example: "He told a joke to break the ice at the party."