Dictionary
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- dime a dozen B2 Used to say something is very common and not valuable or special.
- double-edged sword C1 A double-edged sword is something that has both benefits and harms at the same time.
- down to the wire B2 Used to say something is decided or finished only at the last possible moment.
- draw the line B2 To draw the line means to set a clear limit on what you will accept or allow.
- drive up the wall B2 To drive up the wall means to make someone extremely annoyed or frustrated.
- 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.
- easy as pie B1 Used to say that something is very easy to do or understand.
- 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.
- feather in your cap C1 An achievement you can be proud of.
- fifth wheel B2 A fifth wheel is a person who is unnecessary or awkwardly included in a situation, especially with couples or close fri…
- fly by the seat of your pants C1 To fly by the seat of your pants means to act or decide quickly without a plan, relying on instinct and experience.
- 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 down to brass tacks C1 To get down to brass tacks means to start talking about the most important, practical details of something.
- 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.