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- fifth wheel B2 A fifth wheel is a person who feels unnecessary or left out in a group, especially with couples.
- foot the bill B2 To foot the bill means to pay for something, often an expensive cost for a group or event.
- get off on the wrong foot B2 To start a relationship or situation badly, often because of a misunderstanding or poor first impression.
- get the ball rolling B2 To get the ball rolling means to start an activity or process so it can continue and develop.
- get the hang of B2 To get the hang of something means to learn how to do it well enough to feel comfortable.
- get the show on the road B2 To get the show on the road means to start an activity, process, or trip so things can begin moving forward.
- get up to speed B2 To get up to speed means to become fully informed or able to work at the required level.
- get your knickers in a twist B2 To get your knickers in a twist means to become unnecessarily upset, angry, or worried about something.
- get your skates on B2 Used to tell someone to hurry up and start moving or working faster.
- give a heads-up B2 To give a heads-up means to warn or inform someone in advance so they can prepare.
- give a run for your money B2 To give a run for your money means to challenge someone strongly and make them work hard to win.
- give someone a bell B2 To give someone a bell means to call or contact them, usually by phone, often soon or when you have time.
- give someone stick B2 To give someone stick means to criticize, tease, or give someone a hard time, often repeatedly.
- go belly up B2 To go belly up means to fail completely, especially a business that closes because it cannot survive financially.
- go cold turkey B2 To stop using something suddenly and completely, especially an addictive substance or habit.
- go crackers B2 To go crackers means to become crazy, extremely upset, or very annoyed.
- go out on a limb B2 To go out on a limb means to take a risk by stating an opinion or making a decision without being sure others will supp…
- go pear-shaped B2 To go pear-shaped means to go wrong or fail in an unexpected way.
- go to pot B2 If something goes to pot, it becomes neglected and gradually gets worse or falls into disrepair.
- gobsmacked B2 Completely shocked or amazed, often so much that you cannot speak.