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- go to pot Idiom B2 If something goes to pot, it becomes neglected and gradually gets worse or falls into disrepair.
- gobsmacked Idiom B2 Completely shocked or amazed, often so much that you cannot speak.
- good egg Idiom B2 A good egg is a kind, trustworthy person.
- grab Word To grab means to take hold of something quickly and firmly.
- gravy train Idiom C1 A gravy train is an easy, steady way to make a lot of money with little effort.
- green thumb Idiom B2 A green thumb is a natural skill at growing and caring for plants.
- gutted Idiom B2 If you are gutted, you feel extremely upset and disappointed, often because something went wrong.
- hard cheese Idiom B2 “Hard cheese” is a British idiom meaning bad luck or a tough situation that you must accept.
- hard lines Idiom B2 “Hard lines” is an expression used to show sympathy for someone’s bad luck or difficult situation.
- have a butcher's Idiom B2 To have a quick look at something, especially out of curiosity.
- have a chinwag Idiom B2 To have a chinwag means to have a friendly, informal chat with someone.
- have a gander Idiom B2 To have a gander means to take a quick look at something.
- have a kip Idiom B2 To have a kip means to take a short sleep, usually during the day.
- have a word Idiom B2 To have a word means to speak to someone briefly, often about something important or sensitive.
- head tilt Word A head tilt is a slight leaning of the head to one side, often showing attention, curiosity, or uncertainty.
- hit the nail on the head Idiom B2 To say or do exactly the right thing; to be perfectly correct.
- hold the fort Idiom B2 To hold the fort means to stay in charge and keep things running while someone is away.
- holistic Word C1 Holistic describes an approach that considers the whole person or system rather than only individual parts.
- hyperbole Word B2 Hyperbole is a deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or humor, not meant to be taken literally.
- hypothesis Word B2 A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested.