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- a turn-up for the books C1 A surprising and unexpected event, especially one that changes what people thought would happen.
- ace up your sleeve C1 An ace up your sleeve is a secret advantage or hidden plan you can use when you need it.
- all mouth and no trousers C1 Someone who talks confidently about what they will do but does not take action.
- at sixes and sevens C1 In a state of confusion or disorganization.
- back burner B2 A lower priority than more urgent or important matters.
- ballpark figure B2 A ballpark figure is an approximate number or estimate, not an exact one.
- bang to rights C1 Caught with clear proof of wrongdoing, so there is no doubt about guilt.
- barking mad B2 Completely crazy or behaving in a very strange way.
- beat a dead horse B2 To keep arguing or working on something that has already been decided or can’t be changed.
- bet your bottom dollar C1 Used to say you are completely certain that something will happen or be true.
- big fish in a small pond B2 A “big fish in a small pond” is someone who is important or successful in a small group or place, but not necessarily b…
- bite the bullet B2 To bite the bullet means to force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant because you cannot avoid it.
- bits and bobs B2 A variety of small, miscellaneous items or tasks that are not very important on their own.
- blow off steam B2 To do something active or enjoyable to release stress or strong feelings.
- blow one's own trumpet B2 To blow one's own trumpet means to talk proudly about your own achievements, often in a way that annoys others.
- Bob's your uncle B2 Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- brass monkeys C1 “Brass monkeys” is used in the phrase “cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey,” meaning extremely cold weat…
- brass neck C1 The idiom "brass neck" means extreme confidence and boldness, often in a rude or shameless way.
- break the bank B2 To cost too much or use up more money than you can afford.
- break the ice B2 To break the ice means to do or say something that helps people feel more relaxed and start talking in an awkward or ne…