Example
“Do not soften the warning; the staff already know the score.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
settle a score
Neutral · CEFR B2
to retaliate for an old grievance or perceived wrong
anyone's guess
Neutral · CEFR B1
something whose answer or outcome is completely uncertain
fall in line
Neutral · CEFR B1
to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
golden rule
Neutral · CEFR B1
the most important rule or principle to follow
out of the question
Neutral · CEFR B1
completely impossible or not permitted
pick someone's brain
Neutral · CEFR B1
to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.