Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
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6 idioms
bang for your buck
CEFR B1the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent
Informal
have a soft spot for someone
CEFR B1To feel particular fondness or affection for a person or thing.
Informal
for the hell of it
CEFR B2for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose
Informal
tit for tat
CEFR B2an equivalent retaliation, an eye for an eye
Informal
up for grabs
CEFR B2available for anyone to claim, take, or win
Informal
a penny for your thoughts
CEFR C1A friendly way of asking what someone is quietly thinking about.
Informal