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hang in there
CEFR B1to persevere and not give up despite difficulty
test the waters
CEFR B1to try something cautiously before committing fully to it
the name of the game
CEFR B1the central, most important aspect of a situation
cash cow
CEFR B2a product or business that generates steady, reliable profit with little further investment
double down
CEFR B2to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results
fight fire with fire
CEFR B2to counter an opponent using the same methods they use
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