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food-cooking B1

boil over

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'boil over' in cooking contexts and metaphorical situations, complete with natural examples and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

bone of contention

Understand the C1 idiom 'bone of contention' and learn how to use it to describe ongoing disagreements and arguments.
daily-life B2

bored to tears

Learn the common idiom 'bored to tears' to express extreme boredom in casual English conversations.
daily-life B1

borrow money

Understand how to use the phrase 'borrow money' correctly, and learn to avoid mixing it up with 'lend money'.
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daily-life B2

bottle up emotions

Learn how to use the phrase 'bottle up emotions' in English to describe someone who hides their feelings inside instead of expressing them openly to others.
relationships B2

bottle up feelings

Learn the meaning of 'bottle up feelings' and how to use this common English expression to describe hiding your emotions instead of talking about them.
daily-life B2

breadwinner

Learn the meaning of 'breadwinner', how to use it in daily English conversations, and see natural examples of this common term.
business B2

break even

Learn how to use the business term 'break even' to describe reaching a point where costs and revenues are equal.
business B2

bridge the gap

Learn how to use 'bridge the gap' to describe connecting two different groups, ideas, or situations.
daily-life C1

bring home the bacon

Learn the meaning of 'bring home the bacon', how to use it in daily conversations, and see natural example sentences.
food-cooking B2

bring to a simmer

Learn how to use the cooking term 'bring to a simmer' in recipes and kitchen conversations.
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daily-life B2

bring up children

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'bring up children' in everyday English to talk about raising kids and parenting.
daily-life B1

build a rapport

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'build a rapport' to describe developing a trusting, positive relationship with colleagues, clients, or new friends.
business B2

burn out

Master the phrasal verb "burn out" in business English. Understand how to describe extreme exhaustion and stress in professional and everyday contexts.
daily-life B2

burn the candle at both ends

Understand the idiom 'burn the candle at both ends'. Learn how to express being exhausted from working too hard with examples.
daily-life B2

burst into tears

Discover the meaning of 'burst into tears' and learn how to use this common English phrase to describe someone suddenly and intensely starting to cry out loud.
travel A2

bus stop

Learn how to use the essential travel term "bus stop" to ask for directions, talk about public transportation, and navigate any new city with confidence.
business A2

busy day

Learn how to use the common phrase 'busy day' to describe having a lot of tasks or work to do in a casual business context.
business A2

buy a product

Learn how to use the phrase 'buy a product' to describe purchasing items or goods in business and daily life.
daily-life A2

buy groceries

Discover how to use 'buy groceries' in natural English conversations. Learn key examples, pronunciation, and tips.