Example
“The treasurer resigned under a cloud after several payments could not be explained.”
Dictionary details
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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every man for himself
CEFR B2a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit
keep up appearances
CEFR B2To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.
pull a fast one
CEFR B2to deceive someone with a quick, sneaky, or unexpected trick
put words in someone's mouth
CEFR B2to claim falsely that someone expressed an opinion or made a statement
raise hell
CEFR B2to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
save face
CEFR B2to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
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.