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- do a runner Idiom B2 To do a runner means to run away suddenly to avoid being caught or paying.
- dog's dinner Idiom B2 Something that is very messy, badly organized, or poorly done.
- 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.
- faff about Idiom 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 Idiom B2 To fail very early in an attempt, before making any real progress.
- fall on deaf ears Idiom B2 If something falls on deaf ears, the people who hear it ignore it or do not respond.
- fancy that Idiom B2 Used to show surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.
- farther Word B2 Farther means at a greater physical distance from a person or place.
- fascism Word B2 Fascism is an extreme political system with a powerful dictator, strict control, and strong nationalism that suppresses…
- fifth wheel Idiom B2 A fifth wheel is a person who feels unnecessary or left out in a group, especially with couples.
- figuratively Word B2 Figuratively means in a non-literal way, using an image or comparison to express an idea.
- foot the bill Idiom B2 To foot the bill means to pay for something, often an expensive cost for a group or event.