Example
“Driving home tonight is out of the question because the road is closed.”
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sign on the dotted line
CEFR B1to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
Neutral
take it or leave it
CEFR B1accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely
Neutral
take a dim view of
CEFR B2To judge something negatively or regard it with doubt or disapproval.
Neutral
cut and dried
CEFR C1fully settled and clear, with little room for debate or alteration
Neutral
err on the side of
CEFR C1choose the safer course when uncertainty makes either option imperfect
Formal
fall in line
CEFR B1to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
Neutral
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