priorities
Idioms (12)
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the bottom line
CEFR B2the most important fact or the final result of something
Neutral -
the big picture
CEFR B2the overall situation and its most important facts, rather than its details
Neutral -
on the back burner
CEFR B2given low priority and left for later
Informal -
the whole story
CEFR B1all the facts about a situation, including ones not yet known
Neutral -
the high point
CEFR B1the best or most enjoyable part of an event or period
Neutral -
take home message
CEFR B2the main point or lesson you should remember from something
Neutral -
boil down to
CEFR B2to be summarized as or reduced to the most essential point
Informal -
golden rule
CEFR B1the most important rule or principle to follow
Neutral -
dear to one's heart
CEFR B2very important to someone and loved deeply
Neutral -
have bigger fish to fry
CEFR B2To have more important matters to deal with.
Informal -
the name of the game
CEFR B1the central, most important aspect of a situation
Informal -
take a back seat
CEFR B2to accept a less active or less important role and let others lead
Neutral