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Meaning of Beast from the East | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A wave of unusually cold temperatures in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2018

Examples

“Blizzards, strong winds, drifting snow and bitter cold have caused death and disruption as the weather system nicknamed the “Beast from the East” combined with storm Emma to create some of the most testing weather experienced in the UK for years.”
“Britain is facing a new Beast from the East in what could be one of the coldest winters in 30 years, climate experts say.”
“But today's weather is nothing compared to this time two years ago, when the Beast from the East hit.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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