Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo. / A change of heart must accompany experience before lasting change occurs.

(transitive, figuratively) To hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally. / (figuratively) To discuss the underlying sensitive or unpleasant root of a given topic.

(idiomatic) To work the room, especially out-of-doors.

(idiomatic) To have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing. / (idiomatic) To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.

(idiomatic) To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.

Alternative form of bolt from the blue

(idiomatic) To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure. / (idiomatic) To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.

simple past tense of fall off the turnip truck

(biblical) Four beings in Revelation 6:1–8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each riding a different-colored horse representing a different aspect of the Apocalypse.

(idiomatic) To turn to one side a balanced situation.