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business B2

pull strings

Learn how the casual business idiom 'pull strings' is used to describe using secret influence or connections.
business B2

pursue a lead

Learn how to use 'pursue a lead' in business, sales, and marketing contexts to describe following up on potential opportunities.
entertainment C1

push the envelope

Understand the idiom 'push the envelope' and how to use it when describing artists or creators who test limits and innovate in their field.
business B2

put a plan into action

Learn how to use 'put a plan into action' to describe starting or executing a project in business English.
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relationships C1

put a strain on

Understand how to use the phrase 'put a strain on' to describe situations, financial issues, or conflicts that damage or test a relationship.
food-cooking B2

put all your eggs in one basket

Discover the meaning of 'put all your eggs in one basket' and learn how to use this common English idiom about risk management in your daily conversations.
daily-life B1

put aside

Understand the meaning of 'put aside' in English. Learn how to use this phrasal verb to talk about saving money, time, or ignoring differences.
business B1

put off a meeting

Master the phrasal verb 'put off a meeting' to professionally delay or postpone scheduled discussions.
daily-life C1

put on a brave face

Learn how to use the idiom 'put on a brave face' to describe hiding your worries or pain. Includes natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises.
business B2

put on the table

Discover how to use the business expression 'put on the table' to present ideas, offers, or proposals in meetings. Learn with examples and common mistakes.
relationships B2

put someone down

Discover the meaning of 'put someone down,' a common phrasal verb used when someone criticizes or insults another person to make them feel small.
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business B1

put together a team

Learn how to use 'put together a team' to describe assembling or organizing a group of people for a project or task.
relationships C1

put your foot down

Learn how to use the idiom 'put your foot down' to describe asserting authority and stopping unwanted behavior.
relationships C1

put yourself in someone's shoes

Learn how to use 'put yourself in someone's shoes' to express empathy and perspective-taking.
academic C1

qualitative analysis

Learn how to use 'qualitative analysis' in academic writing to describe research focused on non-numerical, subjective data.
travel B1

queen-size bed

Learn what a queen-size bed is, how it compares to other hotel room beds, and how to request one for your next trip. Perfect for B1 English learners.
business C1

quick wins

Discover how 'quick wins' can boost team morale and project momentum. Learn the correct usage of this casual business term with natural real-world examples.
business C1

quid pro quo

Understand the meaning of the Latin phrase 'quid pro quo' in corporate settings, explore natural professional examples, and avoid common usage mistakes.
slang B2

quiet quitting

Learn the meaning of 'quiet quitting', a modern workplace trend where employees do only their required tasks without working extra unpaid hours.
slang B2

rage bait

Discover what 'rage bait' means. Learn how to recognize online content designed specifically to make you angry for views and engagement.