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gobsmacked Idiom B2 Completely shocked or amazed, often so much that you cannot speak.
good egg Idiom B2 A good egg is a kind, trustworthy person.
green thumb Idiom B2 A green thumb is a natural skill at growing and caring for plants.
gutted Idiom B2 If you are gutted, you feel extremely upset and disappointed, often because something went wrong.
hard cheese Idiom B2 “Hard cheese” is a British idiom meaning bad luck or a tough situation that you must accept.
hard lines Idiom B2 “Hard lines” is an expression used to show sympathy for someone’s bad luck or difficult situation.
have a butcher's Idiom B2 To have a quick look at something, especially out of curiosity.
have a chinwag Idiom B2 To have a chinwag means to have a friendly, informal chat with someone.
have a gander Idiom B2 To have a gander means to take a quick look at something.
have a kip Idiom B2 To have a kip means to take a short sleep, usually during the day.
have a word Idiom B2 To have a word means to speak to someone briefly, often about something important or sensitive.
hit the nail on the head Idiom B2 To say or do exactly the right thing; to be perfectly correct.
hold the fort Idiom B2 To hold the fort means to stay in charge and keep things running while someone is away.
hyperbole Word B2 Hyperbole is a deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or humor, not meant to be taken literally.
hypothesis Word B2 A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested.
imply Word B2 To imply means to suggest something without saying it directly.
in a nutshell Idiom B2 Used to give a brief, clear summary of something.
in a pickle Idiom B2 In a pickle means in a difficult or troublesome situation where you need help or a solution.
in good nick Idiom B2 In good nick means in very good condition, especially working well or looking well cared for.
in hot water Idiom B2 To be in hot water means to be in trouble or facing criticism because of something you did.