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- drop the ball B2 To drop the ball means to make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
- ducks in a row B2 To have everything organized and ready for action.
- elbow grease B2 Elbow grease means hard physical work and effort, especially when cleaning or fixing something.
- every dog has its day B2 Everyone gets a chance for success or good luck at some point.
- face the music B2 To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of what you have done or a difficult situation.
- fall on deaf ears B2 If something falls on deaf ears, people do not listen to it or take it seriously.
- fifth wheel B2 A fifth wheel is a person who is unnecessary or awkwardly included in a situation, especially with couples or close fri…
- foot the bill B2 To foot the bill means to pay the full cost of something, often for a group or on behalf of others.
- get off on the wrong foot B2 To start a relationship or situation badly because of a poor first impression or misunderstanding.
- get the ball rolling B2 To get an activity, project, or process started and moving forward.
- get the hang of B2 To get the hang of something means to learn how to do it well enough to feel comfortable.
- get the show on the road B2 To get the show on the road means to start an activity or begin moving after preparations.
- get up to speed B2 To get up to speed means to become fully informed or skilled enough to perform effectively.
- give a heads-up B2 To give someone an early warning or advance notice about something.
- give a run for your money B2 To give a run for your money means to challenge someone strongly and almost beat them.
- go belly up B2 To go belly up means to fail completely, especially when a business closes because it has no money.
- go cold turkey B2 To stop using a substance or habit suddenly and completely, often causing unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
- go out on a limb B2 To go out on a limb means to take a risk by expressing an opinion or doing something without much support.
- green thumb B2 A green thumb is a natural ability to grow and care for plants successfully.
- hit the nail on the head B2 To hit the nail on the head means to say or do something that is exactly right.