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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

534 words & expressions

Do your part for nature

phrase

to take individual responsibility and contribute positive actions toward protecting the environment

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doctor

word A1

a trained person who treats sick or injured people A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.; A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

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Doctor, Heal Thyself

proverb

An admonition suggesting that one should resolve their own shortcomings and dilemmas before advising or criticizing others.

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Doctors Make the Worst Patients

proverb

Experts often ignore their own professional advice or struggle when placed on the receiving end of a service.

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document

word B1

a paper or digital file that gives official or useful information Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.; To record something in written, photographic, or other form as evidence or information.; Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

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documentary

word B1

a movie or a television program that provides a factual record or report A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

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does

word A1

third-person singular present indicative of do

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Doesn't Hold Water

idiom

To be illogical, unsubstantiated, or incapable of withstanding scrutiny

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Doesn't Know Beans About It

idiom

To possess virtually no knowledge, expertise, or comprehension of a subject

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dog

word A1

a common animal often kept as a pet or used for guarding a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work; a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work

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Dog and Pony Show

idiom

An elaborate, flashy presentation designed to impress people rather than provide real value

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Dog Days of Summer

idiom

The hottest, most humid, and lethargic period of the summer season

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Dog-Eat-Dog

idiom

Fiercely competitive and ruthless, where people will harm others to advance themselves

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doggerel

word C2

comic or crude verse, often poorly constructed and lacking artistic value

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dogmatic

word C1

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true without considering evidence.

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Dogs Have Masters, Cats Have Staff

proverb

A humorous saying implying that independent or finicky patrons view service personnel as their dedicated personal servants.

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Dogs Have Masters; Cats Have Staff

proverb

Highlights the contrast between loyal, obedient followers and demanding, entitled individuals who expect to be served hand and foot.

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Dogs Have Owners, Cats Have Staff

proverb

A variation of the feline humor observing that certain customers expect absolute deference and bespoke subservience from service workers.

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doing

word A1

present participle of do; actively performing a task

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doll

word A1

a toy resembling a human being, especially used by children a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

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dollar

word A1

the money used in the United States and some other countries The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

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Dollars for Doughnuts

idiom

Used to describe an outcome that is practically certain or a safe bet

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domestic

word B2

relating to the running of a home or to family relations; or existing or occurring inside a particular country, not foreign

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domestication

word C1

The process of taming and adapting wild animals or plants for human use and living.

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dominance

word B2

Power and influence over others; supreme control or authority.

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dominate

word B2

to control or be much more powerful, important, or noticeable than others to have power or control over something or someone

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Don't Beat a Dead Horse

idiom

Do not waste effort trying to change an unalterable decision or revive a settled dispute

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Don't Buy Green Bananas

proverb

An ironic reminder that the future is uncertain; prioritize immediate resolution and live in the present without unnecessary postponement.

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Don't Change a Winning Team

proverb

If a system, team, or strategy is working effectively and producing successful results, do not disrupt or alter it.

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Don't Count Your Chickens

proverb

Do not assume anticipated profits or favorable outcomes until they are guaranteed

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Don't Count Your Chickens Before the Eggs Have Hatched

proverb

Never depend on future gains or speculative rewards before they genuinely materialize

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Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

proverb

Do not make plans or depend on a favorable outcome before it is certain to happen.

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Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Hatched

proverb

Do not base future commitments on expectations that may never come to fruition

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Don't Count Your Chickens Before They've Hatched

proverb

Do not presume a prosperous outcome until the operational process has completed successfully

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Don't Count Your Chicks

proverb

A shortened proverbial warning not to assume prospective business fortunes in advance

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Don't Count Your Chicks Before They Hatch

proverb

Do not reckon on expected assets or margins before the commercial agreement is executed

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Don't Count Your Chicks Before They're Hatched

proverb

Do not rely on prospective commercial achievements until they are firmly realized

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Don't Cry over Spilled Milk

proverb

Do not waste emotional energy or regret over past losses and mistakes that cannot be undone

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Don't Cry over Spilt Milk

proverb

There is no use in being upset about a past mistake or loss that cannot be undone.

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Don't Dip Your Pen in Company Ink

proverb

A professional cautionary rule advising against pursuing romantic or sexual relationships with coworkers.

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