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By comparing himself to the figure of Lazarus, Prufrock is engaging in something of a life-death narrative. In his imaginary conversation with the woman he seems to be addressing the poem to, Prufrock imagines himself saying "I am Lazarus, come from the dead"<span> where Lazarus lying dead in the tomb is like Prurock engaging in his self-made </span>universe (the poem)<span>. Lazarus returns from the land of the dead</span><span> to tell others of f his experiences just as Prufrock imagines himself coming out of his thoughts - which might be drug induced - to tell of his imaginings. </span>
Answer:
1. spill the beans
2. beating around the bush
Explanation:
Spill the beans = gossip or share information
Beating around the bush = avoiding the topic/truth
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