Example
“The cartoon shows the little rebel cocking a snook at the stern mayor.”
Dictionary details
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Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every man for himself
CEFR B2a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit
Neutral
raise hell
CEFR B2to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
Informal
save face
CEFR B2to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
Neutral
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
Informal
under a cloud
CEFR B2subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation
Neutral
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
Neutral
Source methodology
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