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every which way
CEFR B1in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
Informal
go downhill
CEFR B1to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
Neutral
go with the flow
CEFR B1To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
Neutral
a whole new ball game
CEFR B2A completely different situation from before.
Informal
back to the drawing board
CEFR B2to start planning or designing again after an idea or attempt has failed
Neutral
blaze a trail
CEFR B2to pioneer an approach that opens the way for later people
Neutral
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