Example
“The open-source SDK paved the way for a whole ecosystem of tools.”
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every which way
CEFR B1in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
look the other way
CEFR B2to pretend not to notice misconduct or another troubling situation
rub someone the wrong way
CEFR B2to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to
smooth sailing
CEFR B1easy, uninterrupted progress without problems
(take) a step back/further
CEFR B2to pause and reconsider a situation (step back), or develop an idea or action beyond its current point (step further)
bridge the gap
CEFR B2to reduce or remove the difference between two things or groups
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