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on the other hand
CEFR B1used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative
Neutral
take home message
CEFR B2the main point or lesson you should remember from something
Neutral
bad news
CEFR A2an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
Informal
so far so good
CEFR A2used to say that things have gone well up to now
Informal
at the end of the day
CEFR B1ultimately; when everything is considered
Informal
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
Neutral
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