Example
“She gave the manager a piece of her mind about the rude service.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
on the one hand
CEFR B1used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or sides of an argument
fair game
CEFR B2a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism
kick up a fuss
CEFR B2to react with a noisy, angry complaint, often over a minor issue
put words in someone's mouth
CEFR B2to claim falsely that someone expressed an opinion or made a statement
stand up and be counted
CEFR B2to declare one's position publicly when doing so calls for courage or principle
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
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