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touch a nerve
Neutral · CEFR B2
to provoke a strong reaction by raising a sensitive or painful subject
cover all bases
Neutral · CEFR B2
to consider and prepare for every important part, possibility, or problem so nothing is missed
circle back
Informal · CEFR B1
to return to a topic or person later, after other things have happened
read the room
Informal · CEFR B1
to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present
bad news
Informal · CEFR A2
an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
so far so good
Informal · CEFR A2
used to say that things have gone well up to now
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