Dictionary
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- think outside the box B2 To think outside the box means to use creative, unconventional ideas to solve a problem.
- throw a spanner in the works B2 To throw a spanner in the works means to cause a problem that stops or delays a plan or process.
- throw in the towel B2 To admit defeat or stop trying because you believe you cannot succeed.
- top drawer B2 If something is top drawer, it is of the highest quality or class.
- touch base B2 To touch base means to briefly contact someone to share updates, confirm plans, or check progress.
- under the gun B2 Under the gun means being under strong pressure, especially because there is little time left to act.
- under the weather B2 If you are under the weather, you feel slightly ill or not at your best.
- up the spout B2 Wasted, ruined, or lost with no chance of being recovered.
- watch the pennies B2 To be very careful about spending small amounts of money in order to save and avoid waste.
- wild goose chase B2 A wild goose chase is a futile search that wastes time because the goal is impossible or unlikely to be found.
- witter on B2 To keep talking for a long time in a boring or unfocused way.
- yonks B2 A very long time, especially from a time in the past until now.