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give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
go the extra mile
CEFR B1To make more effort than is expected or required.
all in a day's work
CEFR B2a task treated as routine because it belongs to someone's normal duties
back to square one
CEFR B2to return to the beginning of a task after an attempt has failed
bend over backwards
CEFR B2To try extremely hard to help or please someone.
body blow
CEFR B2a major setback that seriously weakens a person, organization, or effort
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