#metaphors

daily-life C1

block the path

Learn how to use 'block the path' in both physical and metaphorical contexts to describe obstacles, challenges, and barriers in daily life.

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 B2

declare war

Master the expression 'declare war' in English. Learn both its official military meaning and how it is used metaphorically in daily life with examples.

academic C1

double-edged sword

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

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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.

academic C1

slippery slope

Learn the meaning of 'slippery slope' and how it is used in academic debates to describe a chain of negative events.

daily-life C1

calm before the storm

Understand the idiom 'calm before the storm' with natural examples. Learn how to describe quiet periods before chaotic events in daily English conversations.

daily-life C1

needle in a haystack

Master the idiom 'needle in a haystack' to describe something that is extremely difficult or virtually impossible to find.

daily-life C1

at the crossroads

Understand the English idiom 'at the crossroads.' Learn how to describe major life decisions with natural examples, pronunciation, and useful practice.

academic C1