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- cynical Word B2 Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- daft as a brush Idiom B2 Used to describe someone as very silly or slightly crazy in a humorous, not usually insulting way.
- denotation Word B2 Denotation is the literal, direct meaning of a word.
- do a runner Idiom B2 To do a runner means to run away suddenly to avoid being caught or paying.
- dog's dinner Idiom B2 Something that is very messy, badly organized, or poorly done.
- effect Word B2 An effect is a result or change caused by something else.
- faff about Idiom B2 To faff about means to waste time doing unimportant things or to do something in a slow, inefficient way.
- fall at the first hurdle Idiom B2 To fail very early in an attempt, before making any real progress.
- fancy that Idiom B2 Used to show surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.
- farther Word B2 Farther means at a greater physical distance from a person or place.
- fascism Word B2 Fascism is an extreme political system with a powerful dictator, strict control, and strong nationalism that suppresses…
- figuratively Word B2 Figuratively means in a non-literal way, using an image or comparison to express an idea.
- foreshadowing Word B2 Foreshadowing is a hint or clue that suggests what will happen later in a story.
- further Word B2 Further means at a greater distance, to a greater degree, or continuing beyond what has already happened.
- gaslighting Word B2 Gaslighting is the act of manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception, or sanity.
- get your knickers in a twist Idiom B2 To get your knickers in a twist means to become unnecessarily upset, angry, or worried about something.
- get your skates on Idiom B2 Used to tell someone to hurry up and start moving or working faster.
- give someone a bell Idiom B2 To give someone a bell means to call or contact them, usually by phone, often soon or when you have time.
- give someone stick Idiom B2 To give someone stick means to criticize, tease, or give someone a hard time, often repeatedly.
- go crackers Idiom B2 To go crackers means to become crazy, extremely upset, or very annoyed.