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curiosity killed the cat
Neutral · CEFR B2
asking too many questions can lead to trouble
in the doghouse
Informal · CEFR B2
in disgrace, out of favour with someone
take a rain check
Informal · CEFR B2
to politely decline an invitation with the promise to accept later
when it rains it pours
Informal · CEFR C1
when problems come, they come all at once
hang on a minute
Informal · CEFR A2
used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection
keep an eye on
Neutral · CEFR A2
to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
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