Example
“To add insult to injury, the airline charged us for the bag it had misplaced.”
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fall foul of
CEFR C1to get into trouble with someone or break a rule or law
Formal
run the gauntlet
CEFR C1to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism
Neutral
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
Neutral
drive someone up the wall
CEFR B1to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated
Informal
easier said than done
CEFR B1Something that sounds simple to do but is actually hard.
Neutral
go with the flow
CEFR B1To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
Neutral
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