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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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CEFR LEVEL

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

334 words & expressions

Have a Nice Day

phrase

A polite parting formula used at the end of meetings or professional exchanges to express goodwill

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Have an Axe to Grind

idiom

To harbor a private, self-serving motive, personal grievance, or biased agenda behind one's actions or remarks.

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Have Bats in One's Belfry

idiom

To be eccentric, mentally confused, erratic, or behaving in an irrational manner.

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have faith in

phrase

to possess firm confidence, trust, or belief in someone, something, or a chosen course of action

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Have Hell to Pay

idiom

To face severe trouble, fierce reprimands, or harsh penalties as an inevitable consequence of misbehavior.

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Have Something Down Pat

idiom

To have learned, memorized, or mastered something so thoroughly that it can be performed effortlessly.

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Have the World by the Tail

idiom

To be extremely successful, confident, and in complete control of one's circumstances.

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Have Time off

idiom

To enjoy a period of authorized absence or leisure away from work, school, or regular responsibilities.

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have to

phrase A1

used to express necessity or obligation

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Have Two Left Feet

idiom

To be clumsy, awkward, or lack physical grace and coordination, particularly when dancing.

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Have Your Head in the Clouds

idiom

To be daydreaming, impractical, absent-minded, or detached from practical realities.

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hazard

word B2

A danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety.; a danger or risk that could cause harm a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety A danger or risk.; a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety A danger or risk.

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hazardous

word B2

Risky, dangerous, or involving potential harm.

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he can

phrase A1

used to express a male person's ability or permission to do something

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He Has Bigger Fish to Fry

idiom

He has more urgent, significant, or profitable matters to attend to rather than wasting time on petty things.

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he himself

phrase A2

he in person, used for emphasis

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He Laughs Best That Laughs Last

proverb

Final victory or ultimate success matters more than early temporary advantages or mockery.

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He That Mischief Hatches, Mischief Catches

proverb

Those who plot harm or deceit against others will inevitably become victims of their own wrongdoing

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He Who Denied It Supplied It

proverb

The person who is quickest or loudest to deny doing something wrong is often the actual culprit

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He Who Digs a Pit for Others Falls in Himself

proverb

A person who sets a trap or plans malice against someone will end up suffering from their own plot

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He Who Fails to Prepare, Prepares to Fail

proverb

Lack of preparation inevitably leads to failure

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He Who Hesitates Is Lost

proverb

Swift action is essential, and delaying or overthinking will cause you to miss an opportunity

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He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best

proverb

Ultimate success or victory matters more than early temporary advantages, and the final victor has the true triumph

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He Who Laughs Last Laughs Hardest

proverb

The one who triumphs in the end enjoys the greatest and sweetest satisfaction over their detractors

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He Who Laughs Last Laughs Loudest

proverb

The person who achieves success or victory at the very end wins the true triumph, regardless of temporary setbacks.

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He Who Pays the Piper Calls the Tune

proverb

The person who finances an endeavor or provides the funds has the right to make decisions and control how things are done

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He Who Said the Rhyme Did the Crime

proverb

A playful proverb suggesting that whoever first draws attention to a fault or teases about an infraction is often the culprit.

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He Who Smelt It Dealt It

proverb

A humorous maxim stating that the person who first complains about an unpleasant reality or wrongdoing is the one who caused it.

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He Who Sups with the Devil Should Have a Long Spoon

proverb

If you associate, negotiate, or do business with dangerous, corrupt, or unscrupulous people, you must maintain extreme caution and distance.

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He's a Chip off the Old Block

idiom

He closely resembles his parent—especially his father—in appearance, behavior, or temperament.

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He's Not Playing with a Full Deck

idiom

He lacks intellectual capacity, shows irrational judgment, or is behaving in an eccentric and foolish manner.

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He's off His Rocker

idiom

He is behaving erratically, absurdly, or appears to be crazy due to extreme stress or confusion.

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head

word A1

the top part of the body; the person in charge; to go in a direction The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.; The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

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Head and Shoulders Above

idiom

Significantly superior, vastly better, or noticeably distinguished from all others in ability or quality.

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Head back home

phrasal verb

to begin the journey or return toward one's home or country of origin

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Head for

phrasal verb

to move in the direction of a specific place

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Head Honcho

idiom

The primary leader, director, chief executive, or person holding supreme authority in an organization.

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Head in the Clouds

idiom

Daydreaming, not paying attention to reality, or having unrealistic ideas

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Head over heels

phrase

completely, madly, and passionately in love with someone; Deeply, completely, and passionately in love or infatuated

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Head-on

word C1

directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision

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