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20 expression(s)

daily-life B2

better safe than sorry

Learn how to use "better safe than sorry" in English. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes.
business B2

between a rock and a hard place

Learn how to use the idiom 'between a rock and a hard place' to describe tough business dilemmas where all choices have downsides.
daily-life C1

bid farewell

Discover how to use the formal English expression 'bid farewell' correctly. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice with realistic examples.
daily-life C1

blend into the background

Discover how to use the idiom 'blend into the background' to describe people, objects, or ideas that escape notice by matching their environment.
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technology C1

bleeding edge

Discover the meaning of 'bleeding edge', how it differs from cutting edge, and how to use this casual idiom in tech contexts with natural example sentences.
daily-life B2

blow out of proportion

Understand the casual English idiom 'blow out of proportion'. Learn how to describe situations that are exaggerated or made to seem worse than they are.
daily-life C1

blunder into a mistake

Master the advanced English expression 'blunder into a mistake' to describe making careless, clumsy, or accidental errors in daily conversations and work.
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 C1

bode well for the future

Learn the meaning of 'bode well for the future', how to use it in formal English, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life C1

bolster your confidence

Discover how to use 'bolster your confidence' in daily conversations to describe building up self-esteem and reassurance.
daily-life C1

bombard with questions

Learn the meaning of 'bombard with questions' and how to use it to describe being overwhelmed by inquiries.
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relationships B2

bosom friend

Learn the meaning of 'bosom friend,' a literary expression for an exceptionally close and trusted companion, with natural examples and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

bottle up your feelings

Discover the meaning of 'bottle up your feelings' with natural examples. Learn how to talk about emotional suppression and avoid common mistakes in English.
daily-life C1

bow to pressure

Learn the meaning of 'bow to pressure', how to use it in daily conversations, and see real-world examples.
daily-life C1

brace yourself for impact

Learn the meaning of 'brace yourself for impact' and how to use it metaphorically in daily life.
daily-life C1

break the deadlock

Learn how to use the phrase 'break the deadlock' to describe resolving a stubborn disagreement, overcoming an impasse, or reaching a compromise in difficult situations.
daily-life B2

breathe a sigh of relief

Discover the meaning of 'breathe a sigh of relief' with natural examples. Learn how to describe that sudden feeling of comfort when a stressful situation finally ends.
entertainment B2

bring the house down

Master the idiom 'bring the house down'. Understand its meaning, see real-life examples, and practice using it correctly in casual English.
relationships C1

bristle at a comment

Discover the meaning of 'bristle at a comment'—a C1-level English expression used when someone reacts defensively or with irritation to a remark.
daily-life C1

broaden your horizons

Learn how 'broaden your horizons' is used to describe expanding your knowledge, experiences, and perspective on life through new activities.