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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

440 words & expressions

Fool Me Once, Shame on You

proverb

The blame lies entirely with the deceiver when somebody tricks you for the first time

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Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me

proverb

You are a blameless victim if tricked once, but wholly responsible for gullibility if tricked a second time

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Fool's Gold

idiom

Something that appears exceptionally promising, lucrative, or valuable at first glance but proves utterly deceptive and worthless

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Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread

proverb

Reckless, inexperienced people boldly rush into dangerous or delicate situations that wise people avoid

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foot

word B1

the lower part of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks; the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.

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Foot in the Door

idiom

An initial modest opportunity, breakthrough, or connection that opens the path toward greater career success

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football

word A1

a game played by two teams who kick a ball A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

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footballer

word A2

a person who plays the game of football or soccer

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Footloose and Fancy-Free

idiom

Having no binding commitments, family encumbrances, or strict corporate attachments; completely unburdened and free

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footpath

word A2

a path or track set aside for pedestrians beside a road

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for

word A1

used to show purpose, benefit, time length, or reason used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

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for clarity

phrase B1

in order to make something distinct, unambiguous, or easy to understand

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For Crying out Loud

idiom

An exasperated exclamation used to express deep frustration, disbelief, or intense annoyance

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for example

phrase A1

Used when mentioning someone or something that shows a specific case or illustration; used when giving an instance to illustrate a statement

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for further information

phrase A2

in order to get more facts, details, or assistance

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for goodness' sake

idiom

An urgent plea or exclamation used to demonstrate impatience, surprise, or earnest emphasis

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for heaven's sake

idiom

An emphatic expression used to convey exasperation, urgency, or an earnest plea for common sense

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for himself

phrase A2

for his own benefit, advantage, or direct observation

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for instance

phrase

as an example; for example

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For Real

phrase

Genuinely, seriously, or in actual reality

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For the Birds

idiom

Worthless, meaningless, impractical, or not deserving of serious consideration

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for the most part

phrase A2

in most cases; usually or largely

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for the time being

phrase

Temporarily, or for the present moment until changes occur

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for themselves

phrase A2

for their own advantage, use, or personal judgment

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For What It's Worth

phrase

Used to share an opinion or fact that may or may not be useful or significant

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forbid

word A2

to command someone not to do something; to prohibit by rule to order someone not to do something

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Forbidden Fruit Is the Sweetest

proverb

Things that are prohibited, restricted, or off-limits often seem far more appealing and desirable.

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force

word A2

strength or power; also to make someone do something A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement; coercion or compulsion Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.

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forecast

word B1

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially regarding weather or economic trends

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Forehead

word B2

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

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foreign

word A1

from or connected with another country Belonging to or coming from another country.; Belonging to or coming from another country.

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foreigner

word A1

a person belonging to or coming from another country A person from another country.

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Foremost

word B2

most importantly; above all; in the first place

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forensic

word C2

Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.

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foresight

word C2

the ability to predict or prepare for what will happen in the future

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forest

word A2

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth; a large area covered with many trees a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.; a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

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forestall

word C1

To prevent or obstruct by taking advance action.

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Forests

word A2

Large areas covered chiefly with trees, shrubs, and undergrowth, supporting diverse wildlife.

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forever

word A2

for all future time; for a very long time For all future time; for always.; For all future time; for always.

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Forewarned Is Forearmed

proverb

Advance awareness of potential trouble provides the opportunity to be fully prepared to handle it.

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