in floods
Examples
“He was told she was too distressed to come⟳ out - Battersea the goldfish had died and she was 'in floods'.”
“Of course Iain Duncan Smith is an absolute saint and families have⟳ got to learn⟳ that no house can be guaranteed for life especially if they can afford⟳ bus tickets, but honestly, every time I see⟳ Downton Abbey I am in floods.”
“She was too soft for her own⟳ good, Janet was. One Born Every Minute often had her in floods. Sometimes she used to hide⟳ her face⟳ from his, embarrassed by her tears in front of his cynical ridicule.”
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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