English idiom
marriage of convenience
Example
“The two rival parties formed a marriage of convenience to pass the budget.”
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friends in high places
CEFR B2powerful or influential acquaintances who can provide help or favorable treatment
break someone's heart
CEFR A2To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
do the job
CEFR B1to be good enough to achieve the desired result
drop someone a line
CEFR B1to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email
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