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- bits and bobs Idiom B2 A variety of small, miscellaneous items or tasks that are not very important on their own.
- blow off steam Idiom B2 To do something active or enjoyable to release stress or strong feelings.
- blow one's own trumpet Idiom B2 To blow one's own trumpet means to talk proudly about your own achievements, often in a way that annoys others.
- Bob's your uncle Idiom B2 Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- brat Word B2 A brat is a child who behaves badly and annoys other people.
- break the bank Idiom B2 To cost too much or use up more money than you can afford.
- break the ice Idiom B2 To break the ice means to do or say something that helps people feel more relaxed and start talking in an awkward or ne…
- burn bridges Idiom B2 To burn bridges means to ruin a relationship or remove the possibility of going back to a previous situation.
- burnout Word B2 Burnout is a state of extreme tiredness and loss of motivation caused by long-term stress, especially at work.
- by the book Idiom B2 If you do something by the book, you follow the official rules exactly.
- call it quits Idiom B2 To stop doing something or end an effort because continuing is no longer worthwhile.
- can't be arsed Idiom B2 Used to say you are too lazy or unwilling to make the effort to do something.
- capitalism Word B2 Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or companies own businesses and compete to make a profit.
- catch red-handed Idiom B2 To catch red-handed means to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.
- Catch you later. Collocation B2 An informal way of saying goodbye, indicating that you expect to see or speak to the person again at a later time.
- change of heart Idiom B2 A change of heart is a shift in someone’s feelings or attitude that leads them to decide differently.
- cheap as chips Idiom B2 Very cheap; costing very little money.
- chuffed to bits Idiom B2 Very pleased and proud about something.
- cock-up Idiom B2 A cock-up is a serious mistake or blunder, especially one caused by poor organization.
- cold shoulder Idiom B2 If you give someone the cold shoulder, you deliberately ignore them or treat them in an unfriendly way.