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- call it quits Idiom B2 To call it quits means to stop doing something because you have decided to end it.
- capitalism Word B2 Capitalism is an economic system where most businesses and property are privately owned and goods are produced and sold…
- catch red-handed Idiom B2 To catch red-handed means to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
- change of heart Idiom B2 A change of heart is a shift in someone’s feelings or attitude, leading them to decide differently.
- cold shoulder Idiom B2 Deliberate unfriendliness or ignoring someone to show disapproval.
- connotation Word B2 A connotation is the feeling or idea that a word suggests in addition to its basic meaning.
- cost an arm and a leg Idiom B2 To cost an arm and a leg means to be extremely expensive.
- cut to the chase Idiom B2 To cut to the chase means to get to the main point without wasting time.
- cynical Word B2 Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- denotation Word B2 Denotation is the literal, direct meaning of a word.
- dime a dozen Idiom B2 Used to say something is very common and easy to find, so it is not special or valuable.
- down to the wire Idiom B2 If something goes down to the wire, it is decided at the very last moment before the deadline or finish.
- draw the line Idiom B2 To draw the line means to set a clear limit on what you will accept or do.
- drive up the wall Idiom B2 To drive up the wall means to annoy or frustrate someone extremely.
- drop the ball Idiom B2 To drop the ball means to make a mistake or fail to do something important that you were responsible for.
- ducks in a row Idiom B2 To have everything organized and ready in the correct order.
- effect Word B2 An effect is a result or change caused by something else.
- elbow grease Idiom B2 Hard physical effort used to clean, fix, or make something work well.
- every dog has its day Idiom B2 Everyone gets a chance for success or recognition at some point.
- face the music Idiom B2 To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of your actions or a difficult situation.