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- 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.
- effect Word B2 An effect is a change or result caused by something.
- elbow grease Idiom B2 Elbow grease means hard physical work and effort, especially when cleaning or fixing something.
- end up doing something Collocation B2 To eventually find oneself in a particular place or situation, or to eventually do something, especially when one did n…
- equity Word B2 Equity is the value of something you own after subtracting what you owe on it.
- ethical Word B2 Ethical means relating to moral principles about what is right and wrong.
- every dog has its day Idiom B2 Everyone gets a chance for success or good luck at some point.
- face the music Idiom B2 To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of what you have done or a difficult situation.
- faff about Idiom B2 To faff about means to waste time doing unimportant things instead of doing what you should be doing.
- fall at the first hurdle Idiom B2 To fail at the very beginning of a task or process.
- fall on deaf ears Idiom B2 If something falls on deaf ears, people do not listen to it or take it seriously.
- Fancy a coffee? Collocation B2 Would you like a coffee? (an informal offer or invitation)
- fancy that Idiom B2 Used to express surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.