Dictionary
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- dime a dozen B2 Used to say something is very common and easy to find, so it is not special or valuable.
- double-edged sword C1 A double-edged sword is something that has both benefits and drawbacks at the same time.
- down to the wire B2 If something goes down to the wire, it is decided at the very last moment before the deadline or finish.
- draw the line B2 To draw the line means to set a clear limit on what you will accept or do.
- drive up the wall B2 To drive up the wall means to annoy or frustrate someone extremely.
- drop the ball B2 To drop the ball means to make a mistake or fail to do something important that you were responsible for.
- ducks in a row B2 To have everything organized and ready in the correct order.
- easy as pie B1 Something that is easy as pie is very easy to do or understand.
- elbow grease B2 Hard physical effort used to clean, fix, or make something work well.
- every dog has its day B2 Everyone gets a chance for success or recognition at some point.
- face the music B2 To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of your actions or a difficult situation.
- fall on deaf ears B2 If something falls on deaf ears, the people who hear it ignore it or do not respond.
- feather in your cap C1 An achievement you can be proud of and that adds to your reputation.
- fifth wheel B2 A fifth wheel is a person who feels unnecessary or left out in a group, especially with couples.
- fly by the seat of your pants C1 To fly by the seat of your pants means to act or make decisions quickly without a plan, relying on instinct and improvi…
- foot the bill B2 To foot the bill means to pay for something, often an expensive cost for a group or event.
- get down to brass tacks C1 To get down to brass tacks means to start discussing the most important practical details of something.
- 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.