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- knock for six B2 To knock for six means to shock or overwhelm someone, leaving them very surprised or upset.
- knock it out of the park B2 To do something extremely well or achieve an outstanding success.
- land on your feet B2 To land on your feet means to end up in a good situation despite problems or bad luck.
- lay low B2 To lay low means to stay hidden and avoid attention, especially to avoid trouble.
- learn the ropes B2 To learn the ropes means to learn how to do a new job or activity by understanding the basic rules and routines.
- leg it B2 To leg it means to run away quickly, especially to escape trouble.
- let the cat out of the bag B2 To let a secret become known, often by accident.
- level playing field B2 A level playing field is a situation where everyone has the same chances and no one has an unfair advantage.
- like chalk and cheese B2 Used to say that two people or things are completely different from each other.
- long shot B2 A long shot is something that has a very small chance of success but is still possible.
- lost the plot B2 To become confused or behave in a way that no longer makes sense.
- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause trouble or create a strong reaction by challenging the usual way of doing things.
- neck of the woods B2 A “neck of the woods” is a particular area or neighborhood, especially where someone lives or is visiting.
- nip in the bud B2 To nip in the bud means to stop a problem at an early stage before it becomes serious.
- no spring chicken B2 “No spring chicken” means someone is no longer young, often said in a humorous way.
- no-brainer B2 A no-brainer is something that is very easy to decide or understand.
- not my cup of tea B2 Used to say you do not like or are not interested in something.
- odds and sods B2 Odds and sods are a mixed collection of small, unimportant, or leftover items.
- off colour B2 Slightly ill or not feeling well.
- off one's trolley B2 To be off one's trolley means to behave in a crazy, irrational, or wildly unreasonable way.