Example
“After years of renting, they took the plunge and bought a small house.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
bite the bullet
CEFR B2To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult that you have been avoiding.
go the extra mile
CEFR B1To make more effort than is expected or required.
make up one's mind
CEFR B1to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others
not on your life
CEFR B1used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms
now or never
CEFR B1A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.
on the fence
CEFR B1to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides
Source methodology
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.