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- take the biscuit Idiom B2 “Take the biscuit” means to be the most surprising, annoying, or extreme example of something, usually in a negative wa…
- take the mickey Idiom B2 To take the mickey means to mock someone or tease them in an unkind or cheeky way.
- take with a pinch of salt Idiom B2 To take with a pinch of salt means to not fully believe something and to be cautious about accepting it as true.
- Thanks for flagging this. Collocation B2 Thank you for bringing this to my attention or highlighting this issue, problem, or piece of information.
- That sucks. Collocation B2 An informal expression used to indicate that something is very bad, unfortunate, unfair, or unpleasant.
- That's a fair point. Collocation B2 An expression used to acknowledge that someone has made a valid, reasonable, or relevant argument or observation, even …
- That's exactly what I was thinking. Collocation B2 Used to express strong agreement with someone's idea or statement, indicating that you had the same thought or realizat…
- That's out of scope. Collocation B2 Beyond the agreed-upon or defined limits, boundaries, or objectives of a particular task, project, discussion, or situa…
- That's rubbish. Collocation B2 Used to say that something is of very poor quality, not true, or completely unacceptable. (Primarily British English)
- that's the thing Collocation B2 Used to introduce the most important fact, problem, or explanation in a situation. It often implies a contradiction or …
- the elephant in the room Idiom B2 An obvious problem or topic that everyone notices but avoids talking about.
- the thing is Collocation B2 Used to introduce an explanation, a problem, a reservation, or a clarification.
- think outside the box Idiom B2 To think outside the box means to use creative, unconventional ideas to solve a problem.
- throw a spanner in the works Idiom B2 To throw a spanner in the works means to cause a problem that stops or delays a plan or process.
- throw in the towel Idiom B2 To admit defeat or stop trying because you believe you cannot succeed.
- to be fair Collocation B2 Used to introduce a statement that presents a balanced or mitigating perspective, often after a critical or negative co…
- To cut a long story short Collocation B2 Used to say that you are going to tell the main points of something without including all the details; to summarize.
- top drawer Idiom B2 If something is top drawer, it is of the highest quality or class.
- touch base Idiom B2 To touch base means to briefly contact someone to share updates, confirm plans, or check progress.
- toxic Word B2 Toxic means poisonous or very harmful.