cruel mistress
Examples
“For bandleaders, society can be a cruel mistress. At debutante parties they receive⟳ compliments but not calling cards, at charity balls they take⟳ their breaks with their players instead of their patrons […]”
“Even if you can’t afford⟳ a new one, the cruel mistress of depreciation will soon have⟳ her way with the Stinger and that’s very good news.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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