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- don't get it twisted Used to warn someone not to misunderstand a situation or to make the speaker’s position very clear.
- don't sweat it Used to tell someone not to worry or feel guilty about something small.
- double-edged sword C1 A double-edged sword is something that has both benefits and harms at the same time.
- down the line At a later time in the future, often after some delay or further development.
- 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.
- faff about B2 To faff about means to waste time doing unimportant things instead of doing what you should be doing.
- fall at the first hurdle B2 To fail at the very beginning of a task or process.
- fall on deaf ears B2 If something falls on deaf ears, people do not listen to it or take it seriously.
- fancy that B2 Used to express surprise or mild disbelief about something you have just heard or noticed.
- 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…
- flat out With maximum effort or speed, without holding back.