Example
“The defense turned the tables with two quick goals in the second half.”
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every which way
CEFR B1in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
go downhill
CEFR B1to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
go with the flow
CEFR B1To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
a whole new ball game
CEFR B2A completely different situation from before.
blaze a trail
CEFR B2to pioneer an approach that opens the way for later people
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