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Percentages of participants who understood and were familiar with the idioms.
| Idiom | Understood (%) | Familiarity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sticking your neck out | 88.3 | 90 |
| Sitting on the fence | 86.7 | 83.3 |
| Sitting on the edge of your seat | 96.7 | 95 |
| Burying the hatchet | 95 | 83.3 |
