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up to no good
CEFR B1engaged in behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or otherwise wrong
Informal
add insult to injury
CEFR B2make an already bad situation worse by adding humiliation or further harm
Neutral
fair game
CEFR B2a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism
Neutral
hold the line
CEFR B2to maintain a position, decision, or principle despite pressure
Neutral
no holds barred
CEFR B2With no limits or restrictions on how a contest, argument, or conflict is conducted.
Neutral
beyond the pale
CEFR C1Completely unacceptable by ordinary moral or social standards.
Formal
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