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- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause trouble or create a strong reaction by challenging the usual way of doing things.
- miss the point B2 To fail to understand the most important or essential part of something being discussed or explained.
- 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.
- old chestnut B2 An old chestnut is a story, joke, or idea that has been told or used many times before and is no longer original.
- on the blink B2 Not working properly or temporarily broken.
- on the pull B2 Trying to meet and attract someone for a casual romantic or sexual relationship, especially on a night out.
- on the same page B2 To agree or share the same understanding about a plan, idea, or situation.
- on thin ice B2 In a risky situation where you could easily get into trouble or lose support.
- on your bike B2 Used to tell someone to go away, often rudely or jokingly.
- once in a blue moon B2 Very rarely; almost never.
- once in a while B2 Infrequently or occasionally.
- one for the road B2 A final alcoholic drink taken before leaving a place, especially a pub or party.
- out of left field B2 Used to describe something surprising or unexpected, especially because it seems unrelated to what was happening.