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- Come to think of it. Collocation B2 Used to introduce an idea that has just occurred to you, often an afterthought or a new realization.
- 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 stop giving extra details and talk about the most important point immediately.
- cynical Word B2 Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- daft as a brush Idiom B2 “Daft as a brush” means very silly or foolish, often in an amusing way.
- dank Word B2 Dank describes something unpleasantly damp, often with a musty smell and little fresh air.
- delulu Word B2 Delulu describes a person who holds an unrealistic belief or hope, often in a playful or critical way.
- denotation Word B2 Denotation is the direct, literal meaning of a word or phrase.
- dime a dozen Idiom B2 Used to say something is very common and not valuable or special.
- diversity Word B2 Diversity is the presence of many different kinds of people, ideas, or things within a group or place.
- do a runner Idiom B2 To do a runner means to leave suddenly or secretly, especially to avoid paying or taking responsibility.
- dog's dinner Idiom B2 A dog's dinner is something that is very messy, badly done, or in a terrible state.
- Don't be a stranger. Idiom B2 An informal way to tell someone to stay in touch or visit again soon.
- Don't get me wrong. Idiom B2 Used to clarify that one's previous statement or intention should not be misunderstood or taken negatively.
- down to the wire Idiom B2 Used to say something is decided or finished only at the last possible moment.
- draw the line Idiom B2 To draw the line means to set a clear limit on what you will accept or allow.
- drive up the wall Idiom B2 To drive up the wall means to make someone extremely annoyed or frustrated.
- drop the ball Idiom B2 To drop the ball means to make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
- ducks in a row Idiom B2 To have everything organized and ready for action.