over the counter

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“You can buy this allergy medicine over the counter.”

Dictionary details

Component words

counter

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

alive and kicking Neutral · CEFR B1

still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty

do the job Informal · CEFR B1

to be good enough to achieve the desired result

out and about Informal · CEFR B1

away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities

sell like hot cakes Neutral · CEFR B1

to be bought rapidly and in great numbers because many people want it

sign on the dotted line Neutral · CEFR B1

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

take it easy Informal · CEFR B1

to relax and avoid strain

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.

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