#figurativelanguage

daily-life B2

beg for mercy

Learn the meaning and dramatic or playful usage of the phrase 'beg for mercy' in everyday English.

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.

daily-life B2

deal a blow

Learn how to use the idiom 'deal a blow' to describe a sudden setback or disappointment. Master this expression with natural examples and practice.

relationships C1

leave a bad taste in one's mouth

Understand the idiom 'leave a bad taste in one's mouth' and how to describe lingering negative feelings after an interaction.

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relationships C1

pour cold water on

Discover the meaning of 'pour cold water on' and how to describe someone discouraging an idea or relationship.

daily-life C1

make a mountain out of a molehill

Master the common English idiom "make a mountain out of a molehill" to describe when someone dramatically exaggerates a minor, trivial issue into a major crisis.

daily-life C1

thin end of the wedge

Master the C1 idiom 'thin end of the wedge' to describe small actions that could lead to major, unwanted changes.

travel C1

quench your wanderlust

Master the expressive C1 phrase 'quench your wanderlust' to describe satisfying your strong desire to travel.

daily-life C1

read between the lines

Discover the meaning of 'read between the lines' with natural examples and practice. Learn how to find hidden meanings in everyday English conversations.

daily-life C1

steal someone's thunder

Learn how to use 'steal someone's thunder' to describe when someone takes attention or praise away from another person. Essential C1 English.