Definition: to not participate, to watch but not do
Examples:
Murat and Ahmet are having a big fight. I am going to stand on the sidelines, I am not going to get involved.
The company is going through hard times. Get involved with the rescue, don’t just sit and watch. If you just stand on the sidelines, the boss will get angry at you.
Definition: to attract a lot of attention; to get noticed Examples: Everyone is talking about the new movie. It really made a splash. That new book is really popular. The author is on all the talk shows. She really made a splash.
Definition: to create a significant impression; to cause trouble, to be disruptive Examples: At your new job, be sure to speak up at meetings. You want to make waves right from the start. I didn't know anyone at the dinner party, so I kept quiet. I didn't want to make...
Definition: to say something awkward or inappropriate Examples: I saw my boss on the street yesterday. He was with a woman. I said I loved his wife's dress, but she wasn't his wife. She was his girlfriend. I definitely put my foot in my mouth that time. I thought the...