Figurative meaning
a person's or organization's past performance and achievements
Why this phrase?
From an athlete's record on a running track; figuratively means past performance.
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bad news
CEFR A2an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
break a leg
CEFR B1A way of wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance.
word of mouth
CEFR B1recommendations spread informally from person to person
a bad press
CEFR B2unfavorable reporting or reputation in the media or among people
get one's act together
CEFR B2to become organized and start performing effectively
fall from grace
CEFR C1to lose respect, status, or favor because of a failure or wrongdoing
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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.