Example
“When the company's budget was cut, it became every man for himself as departments fought for funding.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
raise hell
CEFR B2to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
save face
CEFR B2to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
under a cloud
CEFR B2subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation
cock a snook
CEFR C1to make a mocking gesture that expresses disrespect or defiance
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
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