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rat race
Informal · CEFR B1
the exhausting, competitive struggle to keep up at work and get ahead
behind the scenes
Neutral · CEFR B2
happening privately or secretly, not in public view
the man/woman in the street
Neutral · CEFR B2
an ordinary, average person
walk of life
Neutral · CEFR B2
a person's occupation, social position, or general way of living
above one's station
Formal · CEFR C1
behaving as if you belong to a higher social class or rank than you do
grass roots movement
Neutral · CEFR C1
a movement started and driven by ordinary people rather than leaders or organizations
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