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- knock for six B2 To knock for six means to shock or upset someone so much that they feel stunned or overwhelmed.
- knock it out of the park B2 To do something extremely well or achieve a big success.
- land on your feet B2 To land on your feet means to end up safe or successful after a problem or change.
- lay low B2 To lay low means to stay hidden or avoid attention for a period of time.
- learn the ropes B2 To learn the ropes means to learn how to do a job or activity, especially at the beginning.
- leg it B2 To leg it means to run away quickly, usually to escape or avoid trouble.
- let the cat out of the bag B2 To let the cat out of the bag means to reveal a secret, usually by accident.
- level playing field B2 A level playing field is a situation where everyone has the same opportunities and no unfair advantage.
- like chalk and cheese B2 Used to say that two people or things are completely different from each other.
- long shot B2 A long shot is something that has a very low chance of success.
- lost the plot B2 To become confused or unreasonable and no longer understand what is happening or what matters.
- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause a noticeable disturbance or attract attention, often by challenging the usual way of doing…
- neck of the woods B2 A “neck of the woods” is a particular area or neighborhood someone comes from or is talking about.
- nip in the bud B2 To nip in the bud means to stop a problem or bad situation early before it grows.
- no spring chicken B2 Used to say someone is no longer young, often in a humorous way.
- no-brainer B2 A no-brainer is an obvious choice or decision that requires little or no thought.
- not my cup of tea B2 Used to say you do not like or are not interested in something.
- odds and sods B2 A mixed collection of small, unimportant items left over from different places.
- off colour B2 If someone is off colour, they look or feel slightly ill and not their usual healthy self.
- off one's trolley B2 To be crazy or acting in a very irrational way.