Dictionary
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- cock-up B2 A cock-up is a big mistake or failure caused by doing something badly or disorganizedly.
- cold shoulder B2 Deliberate unfriendliness or ignoring someone to show disapproval.
- cost an arm and a leg B2 To cost an arm and a leg means to be extremely expensive.
- cut to the chase B2 To cut to the chase means to get to the main point without wasting time.
- daft as a brush B2 Used to describe someone as very silly or slightly crazy in a humorous, not usually insulting way.
- dime a dozen B2 Used to say something is very common and easy to find, so it is not special or valuable.
- do a runner B2 To do a runner means to run away suddenly to avoid being caught or paying.
- dog's dinner B2 Something that is very messy, badly organized, or poorly done.
- down to the wire B2 If something goes down to the wire, it is decided at the very last moment before the deadline or finish.
- draw the line B2 To draw the line means to set a clear limit on what you will accept or do.
- drive up the wall B2 To drive up the wall means to annoy or frustrate someone extremely.
- drop the ball 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 B2 To have everything organized and ready in the correct order.
- elbow grease B2 Hard physical effort used to clean, fix, or make something work well.
- every dog has its day B2 Everyone gets a chance for success or recognition at some point.
- face the music B2 To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of your actions or a difficult situation.
- faff about B2 To faff about means to waste time doing unimportant things or to do something in a slow, inefficient way.
- fall at the first hurdle B2 To fail very early in an attempt, before making any real progress.
- fall on deaf ears B2 If something falls on deaf ears, the people who hear it ignore it or do not respond.
- fancy that B2 Used to show surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.