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Jump Down Someone's Throat
idiomTo react suddenly and harshly, criticizing, snapping at, or scolding someone aggressively.
↗Jump on the Bandwagon
idiomTo join an activity, trend, or cause simply because it has suddenly become popular or fashionable.
↗Jump the Gun
idiomTo act prematurely, rashly, or before the proper or designated moment.
↗Jump Through Hoops
idiomTo go through an elaborate, difficult, or tedious series of procedures or tests to accomplish something.
↗jungle
word B1an area of land overgrown with dense tropical forest and tangled vegetation; a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics a dense forest, typically in a tropical region, filled with wild plants and animals
↗junior
word A2younger, lower in rank, or less experienced a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people lower in rank; younger; newer; subordinate younger or lower in rank; also a student in the next-to-last year of high school or college
↗junk
word A2old, discarded, or useless articles of little value; trash
↗junk food
idiomFood that has low nutritional value, typically high in calories, unhealthy fats, sugar, or salt.
↗junta
word C2a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force
↗jurisdiction
word C1the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the territory or sphere over which this authority extends
↗jury
word B2a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case or competition a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence; a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
↗Jury Is Still out
idiomA final decision, opinion, or verdict on something has not yet been reached or remains uncertain.
↗just
word A1only, exactly, a short time ago, or simply fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate Exactly, only, or fair and morally right.
↗Just a Moment
idiomA very brief period of time; often used as a polite request to pause or wait.
↗Just around the corner
phraselocated extremely close by, typically right past the nearest street bend or corner; Happening very soon or located extremely nearby.
↗just because
phrase A1simply for the reason that; merely because
↗Just Because There's a Goalie, Doesn't Mean You Can't Score
proverbThe presence of an obstacle, competitor, or defender should not discourage one from striving toward a cherished ambition.
↗just in time
phrase A1almost too late; at the exact right moment before something happens
↗just now
phrase A1a very short time ago; at this exact moment; At this exact moment, or a very short time ago.
↗justice
word B1fair behavior, treatment, or judgment according to the law or moral principles; Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable. just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable; a judge in a court of law the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law
↗Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
proverbIf legal redress, fairness, or compensation takes excessively long to be delivered, its practical value is effectively lost.
↗Justice Is Blind
proverbTrue justice is impartial, objective, and blind to external power, wealth, race, or status.
↗justify
word B2to give a good reason for something, especially a decision or action to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
↗juxtapose
word C1To place two or more things side by side to highlight differences.
↗juxtaposition
word C1The fact of two things being placed close together with contrasting effect.
↗Karma Is a Bitch
proverbWrongful, deceitful, or cruel deeds will eventually rebound upon the wrongdoer with severe consequences.
↗Karma's a Bitch
proverbA blunt reminder that one's harmful or malicious actions will inevitably return to punish them
↗keen
word B2very interested or eager; also sharp and quick to notice sharp; acute; intense; eager Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or highly developed (for senses).
↗keep
word A1to have, hold, or retain something; to continue doing something; food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle to have and retain possession of; to continue doing to have or retain possession of something To hold, retain, or continue to do something.
↗keep a record
phrase A2to write down or save information so it can be checked later
↗Keep abreast of change
phraseto stay continually informed about the latest developments, trends, and advancements in a rapidly shifting environment
↗Keep away
phrasal verbTo avoid approaching or to prevent someone from going near a place or object
↗keep back
phrasal verbTo remain at a safe distance or restrain someone from stepping forward; to hold back emotions
↗Keep Body and Soul Together
idiomTo manage to stay alive or survive with very little money, food, or resources.
↗Keep down
phrasal verbTo maintain noise, volume, or excitement at a restrained level
↗keep in mind
phraseTo retain an essential fact, detail, or warning in one's ongoing awareness.; To hold information actively in memory so that it influences your future choices, plans, and actions.
↗keep in touch
phrase A1to continue communicating with someone regularly; to maintain regular communication with someone over time; to maintain regular communication and contact with someone over distance and time
↗Keep It Under Control
idiomTo maintain restraint, discipline, or order over an emotion or an escalating situation.
↗Keep It Under Wraps
idiomTo keep something secret, undisclosed, or confidential until an appropriate time.
↗Keep Me in the Loop
idiomTo ensure someone is included in discussions, informed about decisions, and part of the communication channel.
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