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- slap-up meal Idiom B2 A slap-up meal is a large, well-prepared, and very satisfying meal.
- socialism Word B2 Socialism is a political and economic system in which the government or the community controls major industries and res…
- sorted Idiom B2 If something is sorted, it has been organized into a clear order or arranged into categories.
- spend a penny Idiom B2 “Spend a penny” means to go to the toilet to urinate.
- splash out Idiom B2 To splash out means to spend a lot of money, especially on something enjoyable or special.
- stationary Word B2 Stationary means not moving or staying in one place.
- stationery Word B2 Stationery is writing materials such as paper, envelopes, pens, and other office supplies.
- storm in a teacup Idiom B2 A storm in a teacup is a lot of anger or worry about a small, unimportant problem.
- take the biscuit Idiom B2 “Take the biscuit” means to be the most surprising, annoying, or extreme example of something, often in a negative way.
- take the mickey Idiom B2 To take the mickey means to tease someone or make fun of them in a not-too-serious way.
- take with a pinch of salt Idiom B2 To take with a pinch of salt means to be skeptical and not fully believe something you hear.
- throw a spanner in the works Idiom B2 To throw a spanner in the works means to cause an unexpected problem that stops or delays a plan or process.
- top drawer Idiom B2 “Top drawer” means of the highest quality or the best kind.
- trauma Word B2 Trauma is a very upsetting experience that causes lasting emotional distress or physical injury.
- up the spout Idiom B2 If something is up the spout, it is ruined, lost, or has failed and cannot be fixed easily.
- variable Word B2 A variable is something that can change or be different in different situations.
- watch the pennies Idiom B2 To watch the pennies means to be very careful with small expenses to save money.
- witter on Idiom B2 To witter on means to talk for too long in a rambling, often slightly annoying way.
- yonks Idiom B2 “Yonks” means a very long time, usually used in casual British English.