Example
“His plan to exploit three different discounts was too clever by half and the order was canceled.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
draw a blank
CEFR B2to be unable to recall or produce the needed answer or information
Neutral
anyone's guess
CEFR B1something whose answer or outcome is completely uncertain
Neutral
go downhill
CEFR B1to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
Neutral
miss the boat
CEFR B1To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
Informal
pick someone's brain
CEFR B1to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise
Neutral
put two and two together
CEFR B1to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
Neutral
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.