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- get the show on the road B2 To get the show on the road means to start an activity or begin moving after preparations.
- get up to speed B2 To get up to speed means to become fully informed or skilled enough to perform effectively.
- give a heads-up B2 To give someone an early warning or advance notice about something.
- give a run for your money B2 To give a run for your money means to challenge someone strongly and almost beat them.
- go belly up B2 To go belly up means to fail completely, especially when a business closes because it has no money.
- go cold turkey B2 To stop using a substance or habit suddenly and completely, often causing unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
- go out on a limb B2 To go out on a limb means to take a risk by expressing an opinion or doing something without much support.
- go the whole nine yards C1 To do everything possible or go to the maximum extent to achieve or provide something.
- gravy train C1 An easy and profitable situation that provides steady benefits with little effort.
- green thumb B2 A green thumb is a natural ability to grow and care for plants successfully.
- 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 hot water B2 To be in hot water means to be in trouble or facing criticism because of something you did.
- 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.
- keep your nose to the grindstone C1 To keep your nose to the grindstone means to work very hard and steadily for a long time.
- kill two birds with one stone B2 To achieve two goals with a single action.
- 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.