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Idioms (41)

take the piss Informal · CEFR B2
to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
born and bred Neutral · CEFR B2
raised from birth in a particular place or environment, with traits shaped by it
rub shoulders Neutral · CEFR B2
to mix or spend time with people in a social or professional setting
keep a low profile Neutral · CEFR B1
to avoid notice or publicity by behaving discreetly
claim to fame Neutral · CEFR B2
the main achievement or feature for which a person, place, or thing is known
laughing stock Neutral · CEFR B2
a person or thing that others openly mock or ridicule
look the part Neutral · CEFR B2
have the appearance or clothing expected for a particular role
lose face Neutral · CEFR B2
lose other people's respect through public embarrassment or humiliation
hold court Neutral · CEFR B2
dominate the attention and conversation of a social gathering
with open arms Neutral · CEFR B1
with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome
save face Neutral · CEFR B2
to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
give something a miss Informal · CEFR B2
to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something
for the hell of it Informal · CEFR B2
for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose
down at heel Neutral · CEFR C1
shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty
make a splash Neutral · CEFR B2
to attract considerable public attention by doing something impressive or notable
keep up appearances Neutral · CEFR B2
To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.
fun and games Neutral · CEFR B2
Enjoyable, lighthearted activity, often mentioned in contrast with a situation's serious or difficult side.
keep a straight face Neutral · CEFR B2
To remain serious and avoid smiling or laughing in an amusing or awkward moment.
cheek by jowl Neutral · CEFR C1
Very close together physically or closely associated.
pick up the tab Neutral · CEFR B2
to cover a bill yourself, often for a group after a meal or other outing
neck of the woods Neutral · CEFR B2
someone's local area or part of the country
under a cloud Neutral · CEFR B2
subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation
come in from the cold Formal · CEFR C1
to regain safety or acceptance after living in secrecy, isolation, or exclusion
high and mighty Neutral · CEFR B2
behaving in an arrogant, self-important way toward other people
cut loose Informal · CEFR B1
to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly
live it up Informal · CEFR B1
to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual
cramp someone's style Informal · CEFR B2
to limit someone's freedom to behave or express themselves in their usual way
go bananas Informal · CEFR B1
to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control
every man for himself Neutral · CEFR B2
a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit
full of beans Informal · CEFR B2
bursting with cheerful energy and enthusiasm
raise hell Informal · CEFR B2
to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
cut a dash Neutral · CEFR C1
to attract admiring attention with a stylish appearance or confident manner
play the field Informal · CEFR B2
to date several people without committing to one partner
bread and circuses Formal · CEFR C1
basic comforts and entertainment offered to distract the public from serious problems
cock a snook Informal · CEFR C1
to make a mocking gesture that expresses disrespect or defiance
live in sin Neutral · CEFR C1
to cohabit romantically without having married
bright young thing Neutral · CEFR C1
a clever, lively, attractive young person with strong social appeal
give someone the eye Informal · CEFR B2
to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances
live and let live Neutral · CEFR B1
to accept other people's choices without trying to control them
raise the roof Informal · CEFR B1
to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
whoop it up Informal · CEFR B2
to enjoy oneself at a noisy, exuberant celebration