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- get the show on the road B2 To get the show on the road means to start an activity, process, or trip so things can begin moving forward.
- get up to speed B2 To get up to speed means to become fully informed or able to work at the required level.
- give a heads-up B2 To give a heads-up means to warn or inform someone in advance so they can prepare.
- give a run for your money B2 To give a run for your money means to challenge someone strongly and make them work hard to win.
- go belly up B2 To go belly up means to fail completely, especially a business that closes because it cannot survive financially.
- go cold turkey B2 To stop using something suddenly and completely, especially an addictive substance or habit.
- go out on a limb B2 To go out on a limb means to take a risk by stating an opinion or making a decision without being sure others will supp…
- go the whole nine yards C1 To go the whole nine yards means to do something as completely and thoroughly as possible.
- gravy train C1 A gravy train is an easy, steady way to make a lot of money with little effort.
- green thumb B2 A green thumb is a natural skill at growing and caring for plants.
- hit the nail on the head B2 To say or do exactly the right thing; to be perfectly correct.
- hold the fort B2 To hold the fort means to stay in charge and keep things running while someone is away.
- in a nutshell B2 Used to give a brief, clear summary of something.
- in hot water B2 To be in hot water means to be in trouble or facing criticism because of something you did.
- jump the gun B2 To act too early, before the right time or before you have enough information.
- keep tabs on B2 To keep tabs on someone or something means to monitor them closely and regularly.
- keep your nose to the grindstone C1 To keep your nose to the grindstone means to work very hard and steadily for a long time.
- kill two birds with one stone B2 To achieve two goals with a single action or effort.
- 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.