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Definitions
Used to indicate that something is unsatisfactory, inadequate, substandard.
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
you can beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride
you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
you can lead a horse to water
you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make her drink
you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
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