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in the doghouse
CEFR B2in disgrace, out of favour with someone
Informal
take a rain check
CEFR B2to politely decline an invitation with the promise to accept later
Informal
when it rains it pours
CEFR C1when problems come, they come all at once
Informal
hang on a minute
CEFR A2used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection
Informal
keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
Neutral
a fair share
CEFR B1a reasonable portion or a substantial amount of something, especially work or difficulties
Neutral
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