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relationships B1

break a promise

Learn how to use "break a promise" in daily English. Discover common collocations, real-life conversation examples, and helpful pronunciation tips.
entertainment B2

break character

Understand what 'break character' means in acting, comedy, and daily life, with examples and common mistakes.
business B1

break down the costs

Discover the meaning of 'break down the costs' in business English. Learn how to explain detailed expenses and budgets clearly in professional meetings and emails.
daily-life B2

break in

Master the phrasal verb 'break in' to discuss illegal entry, interrupting conversations, or making new shoes comfortable.
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relationships B2

break off

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'break off' to describe ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or conversation suddenly, cleanly, and decisively.
travel C1

break one's journey

Discover the formal British English expression 'break one's journey' to describe making a temporary stop during travel.
daily-life B2

break out

Discover how to use 'break out' to describe sudden events like fires, skin rashes, wars, or escaping from confinement.
entertainment C1

break the mold

Discover how to use 'break the mold' to describe groundbreaking movies, shows, and music that reject conventions to create something completely unique.
daily-life B2

break the news

Learn how to use the English idiom 'break the news' to describe the act of sharing important, often shocking or sad, information with someone with care.
travel A2

breakfast included

Understand what 'breakfast included' means when booking hotels, hostels, or homestays, and learn how to ask about free morning meals on your next trip.
entertainment B2

breakout role

Understand the term breakout role, used to describe an actor's first major successful performance, with examples.
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academic C1

bring about

Discover how to use 'bring about' in formal and academic writing to describe causing significant changes, developments, or events.
daily-life A2

bring back

Learn how to use 'bring back' to talk about returning items, recalling memories, or restoring old trends in daily English.
business B2

bring down

Learn how to use 'bring down' in business to talk about reducing costs, prices, or rates, as well as causing a failure or fall from power.
business B2

bring in

Learn how to use the business phrasal verb 'bring in' to describe introducing new systems, hiring experts, or generating company revenue.
relationships B1

bring out the best

Learn the meaning of 'bring out the best,' how to use it in relationships, and see natural examples of this positive English idiom to boost your speaking skills.
food-cooking B2

bring out the flavor

Discover the meaning of 'bring out the flavor' in English. Learn how to describe enhancing taste with natural examples.
relationships B2

bring someone closer

Discover how 'bring someone closer' is used to describe strengthening emotional connections and bonds in English.
business B2

bring to a close

Learn how to use the formal business expression 'bring to a close' to professionally end meetings, projects, or discussions in a workplace setting.
business B2

bring to light

Learn the idiom 'bring to light' for business contexts. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, avoid common errors, and practice with exercises.