The idiom "at odds" means to be in conflict or disagreement, often referring to a situation where two parties are opposing each other. It can also mean being in a difficult or challenging position where one must choose between conflicting desires or principles.

The idiom "take name in vain" means to use someone's name, especially a respected or revered one, disrespectfully or irreverently. It implies that the person's reputation or honor has been damaged by being associated with something negative or offensive.

The idiom "play it by ear" means to go with the flow, improvise, or take cues from a situation as it develops. It suggests a lack of preplanned strategy and instead reliance on one's intuition and adaptability in response to changing circumstances.

The idiom "take aback" means to be surprised, shocked or taken aback by something unexpected or unpleasant that one has experienced.

The idiom "no news is good news" means that there are no new developments, events or updates to report about a particular situation. It implies that the absence of news is a positive thing as it indicates that nothing negative or unexpected has happened.