Example
“The exhausted runners had to dig deep for the final kilometer.”
Dictionary details
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
deep dive
CEFR B2a thorough, detailed examination of a topic, problem, or dataset
Neutral
deep pockets
CEFR B2having a great deal of money to spend
Informal
body blow
CEFR B2a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
Neutral
break the back of
CEFR B2to get past the main obstacle so that the remaining work becomes easier
Neutral
make a meal of
CEFR B2to devote far too much effort to a task and make it seem needlessly complicated
Neutral
uphill battle
CEFR B2a struggle that requires enormous effort against strong opposition
Neutral
Source methodology
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