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relationships C1

play second fiddle

Learn the meaning of the casual idiom "play second fiddle" and how to use it when talking about taking a subordinate or less important role.
travel C1

port of call

Learn how to use "port of call" to describe stops on a journey or places you visit, both in travel contexts and everyday conversation.
relationships C1

pour cold water on

Discover the meaning of 'pour cold water on' and how to describe someone discouraging an idea or relationship.
relationships C1

pour oil on troubled waters

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' to describe calming a tense conflict.
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business B2

pull it off

Learn how to use the casual business expression 'pull it off' to describe succeeding against the odds in professional and everyday situations.
business B2

pull strings

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

rain on someone's parade

Learn how to use the idiom 'rain on someone's parade' to describe spoiling someone's plans or excitement.
slang A2

red flag

Learn the meaning of 'red flag', how to use it to describe warning signs in relationships or work, and see natural English examples.
daily-life C1

reek of

Discover how to use the casual English expression 'reek of' to describe strong, unpleasant physical smells or situations that seem highly suspicious.
business B2

rock the boat

Learn the meaning of the business idiom 'rock the boat', see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
entertainment B1

roll the dice

Understand the idiom 'roll the dice' and how to use it for taking risks or playing games.
relationships B2

rub someone the wrong way

Discover what it means to 'rub someone the wrong way' and how to use this common idiom about mild annoyance in everyday English.
relationships B2

run hot and cold

What does it mean when someone runs hot and cold? Learn how to describe mixed signals and emotional inconsistency in English.
travel C1

run of the mill

Learn how to use the idiom 'run of the mill' to describe something completely ordinary, average, or unexciting during your travels.
technology B1

run out of battery

Learn how to use 'run out of battery' to describe when your phone, laptop, or other electronic device loses all its power.