Expressions 3

Question 1

Marks a bet

Answer 1

represents a gamble

Question 2

Turned a corner

Answer 2

Changed, evolved

Question 3

Come to the fore

Answer 3

target the most important point

Question 4

Take a stance

Answer 4

an unwavering position

Question 5

Amounts with

Answer 5

A combination of things

Question 6

Runs in line with

Answer 6

Aligns with

Question 7

Came Under

Answer 7

relative with an impact

Question 8

Bid for

Answer 8

Called for

Question 9

Showing a tilt in

Answer 9

Slight inclined

Question 10

A landslide towards

Answer 10

Extreme inclined

Question 11

Was stern with

Answer 11

Took a hard line on

Question 12

Crucial swing state

Answer 12

It is a state that may change an election

Question 13

Presumed front-runner

Answer 13

1st Place

Question 14

Supposed forerunner

Answer 14

Previous

Question 15

Runner-up

Answer 15

2nd place

Question 16

Lion’s share

Answer 16

Majority, Bulk

Question 17

Saber-rattling

Answer 17

Threat to attack

Question 18

Longtime hawk

Answer 18

strong defender

Question 19

Perennial peddler

Answer 19

Swindler, defrauder, scammer, grifter

Question 20

Doves and hawks

Answer 20

Peace and war

Question 21

Revered elder

Answer 21

Esteemed hoarier

Question 22

On a more incremental basis

Answer 22

Piece by piece

Question 23

Went for the long play

Answer 23

Bet the line

Question 24

Filter down to

Answer 24

Eventually reach