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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life C1

block the path

Learn how to use 'block the path' in both physical and metaphorical contexts to describe obstacles, challenges, and barriers in daily life.
daily-life B2

blow out of proportion

Understand the casual English idiom 'blow out of proportion'. Learn how to describe situations that are exaggerated or made to seem worse than they are.
daily-life C1

blunder into a mistake

Master the advanced English expression 'blunder into a mistake' to describe making careless, clumsy, or accidental errors in daily conversations and work.
daily-life C1

blur the lines

Learn how to use 'blur the lines' to describe situations where distinctions, boundaries, or rules become unclear in daily life and work.
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daily-life B2

boast about achievements

Learn how to use the phrase 'boast about achievements' in English. See natural examples, correct common preposition errors, and practice usage.
daily-life C1

bode well for the future

Learn the meaning of 'bode well for the future', how to use it in formal English, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

bolster your confidence

Discover how to use 'bolster your confidence' in daily conversations to describe building up self-esteem and reassurance.
daily-life C1

bombard with questions

Learn the meaning of 'bombard with questions' and how to use it to describe being overwhelmed by inquiries.
daily-life C1

boost the economy

Learn the collocation 'boost the economy' to talk about financial growth, public spending, and economic policies.
daily-life B1

borrow a book

Discover how to use 'borrow a book' correctly in English. Learn the difference between borrow and lend with examples and practice.
daily-life B2

bother to do something

Discover the meaning and usage of 'bother to do something'. Learn how to use this common English phrase in daily life with natural examples.
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daily-life C1

bottle up your feelings

Discover the meaning of 'bottle up your feelings' with natural examples. Learn how to talk about emotional suppression and avoid common mistakes in English.
daily-life C1

bound by duty

Learn the formal expression 'bound by duty' to describe moral, ethical, or professional obligations.
daily-life C1

bow to pressure

Learn the meaning of 'bow to pressure', how to use it in daily conversations, and see real-world examples.
daily-life C1

boycott a product

Understand how to use the phrase 'boycott a product' to describe consumer protests and ethical buying choices.
daily-life C1

brace yourself for impact

Learn the meaning of 'brace yourself for impact' and how to use it metaphorically in daily life.
daily-life C1

brand someone a liar

Discover how to use 'brand someone a liar' to describe publicly accusing or labeling someone as untruthful.
daily-life C1

breach a contract

Learn the formal expression 'breach a contract' to describe breaking a legal agreement, with examples and common mistakes.
daily-life C1

break the deadlock

Learn how to use the phrase 'break the deadlock' to describe resolving a stubborn disagreement, overcoming an impasse, or reaching a compromise in difficult situations.
daily-life B2

break the law

Learn how to use the phrase 'break the law' correctly in English. Explore natural examples, common grammar mistakes, and related expressions.