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Explain the meaning of the following expressions.
a) Bring to light
b. Read between the lines
c. Kill the goose that laid the golden eggs
d. Sit on the fence

Answer Text:
a. Make known or evident/disclose/expose/reveal.
b. Looking for a deeper meaning other than the surface meaning of the words.
c. Destroy the source of riches/wealth through greed or stupidity
d. This is a state of being undecided/being neutral/hesitant to choose between two sides.