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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.
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 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.
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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 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.
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.
travel B2

beat the crowds

Discover the meaning of 'beat the crowds' and how to use this travel expression to describe avoiding busy times and tourist rushes.
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business B2

behind closed doors

Understand the idiom 'behind closed doors' to describe private meetings, secret negotiations, and discussions hidden from the public.
entertainment B2

benchwarmer

What does 'benchwarmer' mean? Learn how to use this sports-derived slang term for someone who rarely gets to participate in activities.
travel C1

bitten by the travel bug

Master the casual idiom "bitten by the travel bug" to describe a sudden, strong desire to travel the world. Learn natural usage and examples.
daily-life C1

blood out of a stone

Learn the meaning of the casual C1 idiom 'blood out of a stone' and discover how to use it naturally in daily English conversations with real examples.
relationships B2

blow hot and cold

Learn what it means when someone blows hot and cold in a relationship, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

blow your own horn

Learn the meaning of the common English idiom 'blow your own horn' with natural examples, practice exercises, and common mistakes to avoid.
entertainment B2

bomb on stage

Learn the casual English idiom 'bomb on stage,' used when a live performance goes terribly wrong or fails completely.
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.