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entertainment B2

bask in the spotlight

Discover the meaning of 'bask in the spotlight' and how to use this B2 English expression to describe someone enjoying public attention and admiration.
relationships B2

be a bad influence

Learn how to use the phrase 'be a bad influence' in English to describe people who actively encourage others to behave poorly or make bad decisions.
relationships C1

be an open book

Learn what it means to 'be an open book' and how to describe someone who is highly expressive, transparent, and easy to understand.
entertainment B2

be a tough crowd

What does 'be a tough crowd' mean? Learn how to use this casual idiom to describe difficult or unresponsive audiences.
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relationships C1

be at each other's throats

Learn the meaning of 'be at each other's throats' and how to use it to describe constant, intense arguing between people in relationships.
entertainment B2

be cast in a role

Learn how to use 'be cast in a role' correctly when talking about actors getting parts in movies, plays, and TV shows.
relationships B1

be crazy about

Discover the meaning of 'be crazy about' in English. Learn how to use this casual expression to talk about love and deep interest.
academic C1

be conducive to

Master the advanced academic phrase 'be conducive to'. Learn how to describe environments that encourage positive outcomes, see examples, and practice.
relationships A2

be good friends

Learn how to use 'be good friends' to describe a close, reliable, and positive relationship between people.
entertainment B2

be in a league of one's own

Discover the meaning of 'be in a league of one's own' and how to use it to describe someone or something of superior quality.
relationships B1

be in a relationship

Understand how to use the phrase 'be in a relationship' to describe committed romantic connections in English.
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travel C1

be in transit

Master the travel expression 'be in transit' to describe being on the way or passing through an intermediate place.
entertainment C1

be met with mixed reviews

Master the phrase 'be met with mixed reviews'. Understand how to describe entertainment products that receive both praise and criticism.
relationships A2

be nice to

Learn how to use 'be nice to' to describe behaving in a kind, friendly, or polite way toward someone.
relationships B1

be on good terms

Learn how to use 'be on good terms' to describe friendly relationships, with natural examples and exercises.
relationships B2

be on the fence

Master the common English idiom 'be on the fence' to describe being undecided, hesitant, or neutral when making a relationship decision or choice.
relationships B2

be on the same page

Understand the casual English idiom 'be on the same page' and learn how to use it to describe agreement, alignment, and shared understanding in relationships.
travel C1

be stranded at the airport

Discover the meaning of 'be stranded at the airport' and how to describe being stuck or helpless during travel disruptions.
relationships C1

bear a grudge

Learn how to use the English expression "bear a grudge" to describe holding onto anger or resentment toward someone after a past conflict.
business C1

bear fruit

Learn how the idiom 'bear fruit' is used in business to describe efforts, investments, or strategies that yield positive results.