Example
“Before the launch, the review panel picked holes in every part of our proposal.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
pick up the tab
CEFR B2to cover a bill yourself, often for a group after a meal or other outing
Neutral
fall on deaf ears
CEFR B2to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
Neutral
into thin air
CEFR B2Away so completely and suddenly that no trace or explanation remains.
Neutral
keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
Neutral
bear in mind
CEFR B1to remember and consider something when making a decision
Neutral
catch someone's eye
CEFR B1to draw someone's notice or interest
Neutral
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.