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02/09/2022

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a bad hair day
Definition
a day on which everything seems to go wrong
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a bad patch
Definition
a period of difficulty
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a bed of roses
Definition
an easy and happy situation
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a bee hive
Definition
a busy place
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a big draw
Definition
huge attraction
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a bird's eye view
Definition
a general view from above
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a blessing in disguise
Definition
an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results // a hidden favour // something that seems bad turns out to be good
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a blue-eyed boy
Definition
one who is favourite
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a bolt from the blue
Definition
something unexpected and unpleasant // a complete surprise // a sudden calamity // an unexpected disaster
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a bone of contention
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cause of dispute / cause of quarrel
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a bull in a China shop
Definition
an extremely awkward, clumsy person
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a burning question
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an important question
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a cakewalk
Definition
something very easy // an easy achievement // extremely easy
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a carrot and stick approach
Definition
rewards and punishments that influence someone's behaviour
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a change of heart
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a change in one's opinion
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a child's play
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something that is very easy
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a chip off the old block
Definition
reminds them of one's father // someone familiar similar in character to one's father // resembling parents
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a close shave
Definition
narrow escape from danger
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a closed book
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a mystery
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a close-fisted person
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a miser
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a cold fish
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someone who seems unfriendly and who does not share his feelings
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a cuckoo in the nest
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an unwelcome intruder
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a cut above something
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superior to
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a damp squib
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a disappointing result // a situation or event which is much less impressive than expected
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a damsel in distress
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a helpless woman
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a dark horse
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an unexpected winner // someone who unexpectedly succeeds // an unknown entry // a competitor of unknown capabilities
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a diamond in the rough
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someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish
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a dime a dozen
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very common and of no particular value
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a dog's breakfast
Definition
a total mess
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a dog's life
Definition
a miserable existence
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