Example
“I spent the whole week putting out fires instead of building.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
fight fire with fire
Neutral · CEFR B2
to counter an opponent using the same methods they use
no smoke without fire
Neutral · CEFR B2
rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth
play with fire
Neutral · CEFR B2
to take a serious risk that is likely to bring harmful consequences
call it a day
Informal · CEFR B1
To decide to stop working on something for now.
do the job
Informal · CEFR B1
to be good enough to achieve the desired result
dry run
Neutral · CEFR B1
a full practice session of a process, done for real except in name
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.