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red herring
CEFR C1a misleading clue or distraction that draws attention away from the real issue
Neutral
red ocean
CEFR C1a crowded, hyper-competitive market where rivals fight over existing demand
Neutral
bad news
CEFR A2an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
Informal
can of worms
CEFR B1a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched
Informal
domino effect
CEFR B1a chain reaction in which one event triggers a series of similar events
Neutral
in broad daylight
CEFR B1openly and where people can clearly see it, especially during the daytime
Neutral
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