C2 IDIOMS 15.1

a payment given to someone who is made redundant or retires early.

an easy remedy or solution, especially a temporary one which fails to address underlying problems

the established set of attitudes held by someone.

to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly

To learn your trade and gain experience professionally

a thing that has disadvantages as well as advantages.

Something has not yet been decided or is still unclear

used to refer to a situation of fierce competition in which people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed.

To become more successful or important

remain inconspicuous in difficult or dangerous times

a huge, often sudden, increase or advance in something.

the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product.