Example
“He ignored the warning and got soaked, so it serves him right.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
fall in line
CEFR B1to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority
Neutral
go downhill
CEFR B1to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
Neutral
golden rule
CEFR B1the most important rule or principle to follow
Neutral
miss the boat
CEFR B1To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
Informal
out of the question
CEFR B1completely impossible or not permitted
Neutral
sign on the dotted line
CEFR B1to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement
Neutral
Source methodology
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