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hard lines Idiom B2 A blunt or harsh message, especially when someone is being rejected or criticized.
have a butcher's Idiom B2 In British English, “have a butcher's” means to take a quick look at something.
have a chinwag Idiom B2 To have a chinwag means to have a relaxed, friendly chat with someone.
have a gander Idiom B2 To have a gander means to take a quick look at something.
have a kip Idiom B2 To have a kip means to take a short sleep, usually a nap.
have a word Idiom B2 To have a word means to talk briefly and often seriously with someone.
humble Word B2 Humble means not proud or not thinking you are more important than others.
hyperbole Word B2 Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
hypothesis Word B2 A hypothesis is a testable idea or explanation for why something happens.
imply Word B2 To imply means to suggest something indirectly rather than saying it clearly.
in a pickle Idiom B2 In a pickle means in a difficult or awkward situation and needing help.
in good nick Idiom B2 If something is in good nick, it is in good condition and works well.
inclusion Word B2 Inclusion is the practice of ensuring that everyone is welcomed, involved, and able to participate equally.
infer Word B2 To infer means to form a conclusion from evidence or clues rather than from a direct statement.
integrity Word B2 Integrity is the quality of being honest and consistently doing what is right.
irony Word B2 Irony is a situation or remark where the real meaning or outcome is different from what is expected or said.
it's early days Idiom B2 Used to say it is too soon to know the result or make a final judgment.
knock for six Idiom B2 To knock for six means to shock or overwhelm someone, leaving them very surprised or upset.
leg it Idiom B2 To leg it means to run away quickly, especially to escape trouble.
like chalk and cheese Idiom B2 Used to say that two people or things are completely different from each other.