Example
“The repair will be expensive; there are no two ways about it.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
put two and two together
CEFR B1to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
cry wolf
CEFR B1to give false warnings so often that a real warning may later be ignored
make up one's mind
CEFR B1to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others
name names
CEFR B1to identify specific people, especially those linked to wrongdoing or secrecy
not on your life
CEFR B1used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms
now or never
CEFR B1A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.
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.