second nature

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“After years of practice, checking the mirrors became second nature.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

as a rule Neutral · CEFR B1

usually or in most situations

back to basics Neutral · CEFR B1

returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity

get up to speed Neutral · CEFR B1

to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation

hit the books Informal · CEFR B1

to study hard, especially before an exam

learn the ropes Neutral · CEFR B1

To learn how to do a job or task properly.

once in a while Neutral · CEFR B1

occasionally, but not often

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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.

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