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- in a pickle B2 In a pickle means in a difficult or awkward situation and needing help.
- in good nick B2 If something is in good nick, it is in good condition and works well.
- in hot water B2 To be in hot water means to be in trouble or facing criticism because of something you did.
- it's early days B2 Used to say it is too soon to know the result or make a final judgment.
- jump the gun B2 To jump the gun means to act too soon, before the right time or before you have enough information.
- keep a stiff upper lip C1 To keep a stiff upper lip means to stay calm and not show strong emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
- keep brains ticking in a public arena To keep people mentally active and thinking clearly in a public setting where ideas are shared or debated.
- keep schtum C1 To keep schtum means to stay silent and not reveal 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 for six B2 To knock for six means to shock or overwhelm someone, leaving them very surprised or upset.
- knock it out of the park B2 To do something extremely well or achieve an outstanding success.
- know one's onions C1 To know one's onions means to be very knowledgeable and competent about a particular subject or job.
- land on your feet B2 To land on your feet means to end up in a good situation despite problems or bad luck.
- 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.
- leg it B2 To leg it means to run away quickly, especially to escape trouble.
- let the cat out of the bag B2 To let a secret become known, often by accident.
- let's shoot the breeze To have a relaxed, informal conversation, usually about unimportant things.