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- good egg B2 A good egg is a kind, trustworthy person.
- green thumb B2 A green thumb is a natural ability to grow and care for plants successfully.
- gutted B2 If you are gutted, you feel extremely disappointed or upset.
- hard cheese B2 Used to say you do not feel sympathy for someone’s problem, often because you think it is their own fault.
- hard lines B2 A blunt or harsh message, especially when someone is being rejected or criticized.
- have a butcher's B2 In British English, “have a butcher's” means to take a quick look at something.
- have a chinwag B2 To have a chinwag means to have a relaxed, friendly chat with someone.
- have a gander B2 To have a gander means to take a quick look at something.
- have a kip B2 To have a kip means to take a short sleep, usually a nap.
- have a word B2 To have a word means to talk briefly and often seriously with someone.
- hit the nail on the head B2 To hit the nail on the head means to say or do something that is exactly right.
- hold the fort B2 To hold the fort means to stay and take care of things while someone else is away.
- in a nutshell B2 “In a nutshell” means in a very brief and clear summary.
- in a pickle B2 In a pickle means in a difficult or awkward situation and needing help.
- in good nick B2 If something is in good nick, it is in good condition and works well.
- in hot water B2 To be in hot water means to be in trouble or facing criticism because of something you did.
- it's early days B2 Used to say it is too soon to know the result or make a final judgment.
- jump the gun B2 To jump the gun means to act too soon, 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 regularly so you know what is happening.
- kill two birds with one stone B2 To achieve two goals with a single action.