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- 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.
- 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.
- long shot B2 A long shot is something that has a very low chance of success.
- loose cannon C1 A loose cannon is a person who behaves unpredictably and may cause trouble or harm.
- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause a noticeable disturbance or attract attention, often by challenging the usual way of doing…
- Monday morning quarterback C1 A “Monday morning quarterback” is someone who criticizes decisions after the outcome is already known.
- no-brainer B2 A no-brainer is an obvious choice or decision that requires little or no thought.
- on the same page B2 To be on the same page means to share the same understanding or agreement about something.
- on thin ice B2 In a risky or delicate situation where you could easily get into trouble.
- once in a blue moon B2 If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
- out of left field B2 If something comes out of left field, it is very surprising and unexpected.
- pass the buck C1 To pass the buck means to shift responsibility or blame to someone else.
- piece of cake B1 A piece of cake means something that is very easy to do.
- play devil's advocate C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue the opposite side to test an idea or decision.
- play it by ear B2 To play it by ear means to decide what to do as you go, without a fixed plan.
- pop the question B2 To pop the question means to ask someone to marry you.
- pull someone's leg B2 To pull someone's leg means to joke with someone by trying to make them believe something untrue.
- pull strings C1 To pull strings means to use personal influence or connections to get something done, often for someone else.