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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

1095 words & expressions

A Shining Example

phrase

An outstanding model or embodiment of excellence, honesty, or virtue

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A shoulder to cry on

phrase

a compassionate, sympathetic person who provides comfort, listens attentively, and offers emotional support during sorrow

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a single cell

phrase B1

one individual cell, the basic structural unit of a living organism

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A Slap in the Face

phrase

A severe insult, humiliating rejection, or bitter disappointment

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A Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut

idiom

Using disproportionately harsh or excessive methods to solve a minor problem.

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A Slender Hope

phrase

A very faint, slight, or remote chance that something positive will occur

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A Slice of

phrase

A portion, part, or share of a larger amount, fund, or entity

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A Slip of Paper

phrase

A small strip or scrap of paper typically used for brief notes or receipts

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A Slip of the Pen

phrase

A minor and unintentional error made while writing

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A Slip of the Tongue

phrase

A minor and unintentional mistake made while speaking

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a small firm

phrase B1

a small company or business partnership

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A Small Fish in a Big Pond

phrase

An insignificant, small, or minor person or enterprise in a very large and competitive environment

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A Small Population of

phrase

A limited, minor, or distinct subset of people or entities within a group

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A Smart Cookie

idiom

An intelligent, shrewd, and clever person who makes wise decisions.

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A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor

proverb

Experiencing hardship, emotional conflict, and adversity is essential for developing true strength and mature character.

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A Snowball Effect

idiom

A situation in which an event or process gains momentum and builds upon itself at an increasing rate.

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A Snowball's Chance in Hell

idiom

No chance at all of succeeding or happening.

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A Sorrow Shared Is a Sorrow Halved

proverb

Sharing emotional grief and hurts with another person reduces the burden of pain and fosters reconciliation.

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A Splendid Opportunity

phrase

An exceptionally favorable, excellent, or valuable chance to accomplish something

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A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Medicine Go Down

proverb

A gentle attitude, kindness, or pleasant words make harsh feedback or difficult compromises easier to accept.

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A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down

proverb

An alternative wording stressing that adding courtesy, empathy, or sweetness makes unpleasant corrections or amends palatable.

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A Spot on One's Fame

phrase

A disgrace, scandal, or blemish that soils someone's distinguished reputation

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A Sprinkle of Something

phrase

A small quantity, light dash, or subtle touch of a quality or element

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A Spy Ring

phrase

A clandestine, organized network of espionage agents gathering intelligence

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A Stepping Stone

phrase

An intermediary step, circumstance, or role that enables progress toward a higher goal

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A Stick in a Bundle Cannot Be Broken

proverb

When individuals unite and resolve their internal discord, they become strong, resilient, and unbreakable.

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A Stick in a Bundle Is Unbreakable

proverb

An individual standing alone is fragile and vulnerable, but people bonded together in unity are invincible

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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

proverb

Dealing with a problem immediately prevents it from becoming much bigger and harder to fix later.; Addressing and fixing a small flaw or misunderstanding immediately prevents a massive catastrophe later

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A Stone's Throw

idiom

A very short distance away.

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A Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day

proverb

Even an untrustworthy, incompetent, or foolish person can occasionally be correct purely by accident

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A Storm in a Teacup

idiom

Great outrage or excitement about a trivial or unimportant matter.

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A Storm Is Brewing

idiom

Trouble, conflict, or unpleasant events are about to happen soon.

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A Straw Shows How the Wind Blows

proverb

Minor gestures, subtle changes, or trivial signs reveal the broader direction of upcoming danger or hidden attitudes

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A Straw Shows Which Way the Wind Blows

proverb

Seemingly insignificant details or subtle slips uncover someone's true motives, deceptive schemes, or impending betrayals

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A Stray Dog

phrase

A homeless or unowned dog wandering freely in public areas

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A Stretch of Water

phrase

A continuous expanse or noticeable area of a river, sea, lake, or bay.

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A Striking Feature

phrase

A noticeable, impressive, or eye-catching characteristic that immediately attracts attention.

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A String of

phrase

A series or sequence of similar events, objects, or occurrences happening one after another.

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A String of Questions

phrase

A continuous and rapid series of questions asked in succession.

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A Strip of Paper

phrase

A long, narrow piece of paper, such as a traditional transit pass, ticket, or receipt.

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