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20 expression(s)

business B1

deliver the goods

Learn the meaning of 'deliver the goods' in business English, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes to avoid.
daily-life B2

destroy the evidence

Learn the meaning and correct usage of 'destroy the evidence' in English. Explore natural conversational examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises here.
daily-life B2

disappear without a trace

Master the common English expression 'disappear without a trace' to describe people, things, or files vanishing completely.
daily-life B2

disturb the peace

Understand the formal and legal expression 'disturb the peace,' used to describe causing a public disruption.
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daily-life B2

do a double take

Learn the meaning of 'do a double take,' see natural conversation examples, and master this common English idiom used when you see something surprising.
academic C1

double-edged sword

Discover how to use 'double-edged sword' to describe situations, tools, or strategies with both positive and negative consequences.
business B2

down the line

Learn how to use 'down the line' to talk about future events, consequences, or decisions in casual business conversations.
daily-life B2

drag your feet

Learn the meaning of 'drag your feet,' see natural everyday examples, avoid common learner mistakes, and practice using this common English idiom.
academic B2

draw a line

Discover how to use the English expression 'draw a line' in academic and casual contexts to set clear boundaries, establish limits, and separate different tasks effectively.
daily-life B2

dread the thought

Discover the meaning of 'dread the thought', see natural examples, and learn how to use this common English expression to describe feeling anxious about the future.
entertainment B2

dress rehearsal

Understand the English term 'dress rehearsal'. Learn how to use it in theatrical and everyday contexts with natural examples and helpful exercises.
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relationships B2

drift out of contact

Understand what 'drift out of contact' means in English. Find everyday examples, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and test your knowledge with practice.
daily-life B2

drive a hard bargain

Learn how to use the idiom 'drive a hard bargain' to describe someone who is a tough negotiator.
daily-life B2

drop the subject

Find out how to use 'drop the subject' to stop talking about a sensitive or annoying topic.
slang B1

ear worm

Discover the meaning of 'ear worm', a catchy song that gets stuck in your head. Learn how to use this common English slang term with natural examples and practice.
daily-life B2

eat your words

Learn the meaning of 'eat your words' and how to use it when someone has to admit they were wrong.
daily-life B2

elbow your way through

Learn the casual idiom 'elbow your way through' to describe pushing through a crowded place or forcing your way to success.
daily-life B2

eliminate the competition

Master the phrase 'eliminate the competition.' Understand its meaning, find natural examples, and learn how to use it correctly.
daily-life B2

embarrass yourself

Learn how to use 'embarrass yourself' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and real-life examples.
daily-life B2

emerge from the shadows

Understand the phrase 'emerge from the shadows.' Learn its figurative meaning, find natural examples, and practice using it.