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- ideology Word C1 An ideology is a set of beliefs and ideas that guides how people understand society and make political or social choice…
- juxtaposition Word C1 Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things close together to highlight their differences or create an interesting c…
- keep a stiff upper lip Idiom C1 To keep a stiff upper lip means to stay calm and not show strong emotions in a difficult situation.
- keep schtum Idiom C1 To keep schtum means to stay silent and not reveal information.
- keep your nose to the grindstone Idiom C1 To keep your nose to the grindstone means to work very hard and steadily for a long time.
- know one's onions Idiom C1 To know one's onions means to be very knowledgeable and competent about a particular subject or job.
- look a gift horse in the mouth Idiom C1 To criticize or question something you received for free instead of appreciating it.
- loose cannon Idiom C1 A loose cannon is a person who behaves unpredictably and may cause trouble or harm.
- make a pig's ear of Idiom C1 To make a pig's ear of something means to do it very badly and create a mess or failure.
- malevolent Word C1 Malevolent describes someone or something that wants to harm others or takes pleasure in causing harm.
- melancholy Word C1 Melancholy is a quiet, lasting feeling of sadness or thoughtful gloom.
- mind your Ps and Qs Idiom C1 Be very polite and careful about your manners and what you say or do.
- Monday morning quarterback Idiom C1 A “Monday morning quarterback” is someone who criticizes decisions after the outcome is already known.
- more haste less speed Idiom C1 Acting too quickly often causes mistakes that slow you down overall.
- motif Word C1 A motif is a repeated pattern, image, or idea in art, design, or stories.
- mug's game Idiom C1 A mug's game is an activity that is pointless or likely to end badly for the person doing it.
- mutton dressed as lamb Idiom C1 Something that is old or unsuitable but is made to look younger or more appealing in a way that seems unconvincing.
- nail your colours to the mast Idiom C1 To nail your colours to the mast means to state your beliefs or loyalties clearly and publicly, especially when there i…
- narcissism Word C1 Narcissism is excessive self-focus and admiration, often with little concern for others.
- not cricket Idiom C1 Used to say that something is unfair or unacceptable.