Example
“By and large, the students were happy with the new timetable.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
hang on a minute
Informal · CEFR A2
used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection
keep an eye on
Neutral · CEFR A2
to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
a fair share
Neutral · CEFR B1
a reasonable portion or a substantial amount of something, especially work or difficulties
happily ever after
Informal · CEFR B1
living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story
have a soft spot for someone
Informal · CEFR B1
To feel particular fondness or affection for a person or thing.
hit the sack
Informal · CEFR B1
To go to bed.
Source methodology
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