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- 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.
- 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.
- long shot B2 A long shot is something that has a very small chance of success but is still possible.
- loose cannon C1 A loose cannon is a person who acts unpredictably and may cause trouble for others.
- make waves B2 To make waves means to cause trouble or create a strong reaction by challenging the usual way of doing things.
- Monday morning quarterback C1 A "Monday morning quarterback" is someone who criticizes or judges a decision after the outcome is known.
- no-brainer B2 A no-brainer is something that is very easy to decide or understand.
- 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.
- once in a blue moon B2 Very rarely; almost never.
- out of left field B2 Used to describe something surprising or unexpected, especially because it seems unrelated to what was happening.
- pass the buck C1 To pass the buck means to shift responsibility or blame to someone else instead of dealing with it yourself.
- piece of cake B1 A piece of cake means something is very easy to do.
- play devil's advocate C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue against an idea on purpose to test it or explore weaknesses.
- play it by ear B2 To decide what to do as a situation develops, without making a detailed plan in advance.
- pop the question B2 To ask someone to marry you.
- pull someone's leg B2 To pull someone's leg means to joke by tricking someone into believing something that is not true.
- pull strings C1 To pull strings means to use personal influence or connections to get something done, often in a way others cannot.