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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

9688 words & expressions

Buy into

phrasal verb

To completely believe in, accept, or subscribe to an idea, philosophy, or trend.

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Buy Nice or Buy Twice

proverb

It is wiser to invest in good quality upfront than to buy cheap goods that quickly break and must be replaced.

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buy off

phrasal verb

To pay someone money (often dishonestly or as a bribe) so that they stop opposing or exposing you.

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Buy out

phrasal verb

To pay a business partner or owner money to acquire their entire share, stake, or ownership.

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Buy Something for a Song

idiom

To acquire or purchase something at a remarkably low or cheap price

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Buy the Rumor, Sell the Fact

proverb

A financial proverb advising one to buy assets on anticipation of good events and sell once the event actually occurs.

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Buy the Rumor, Sell the News

proverb

An investment adage meaning that asset prices surge on speculative rumors and fall once official announcements confirm them.

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Buy the Same Horse Twice

proverb

To fall for the exact same trick or repeat an identical error out of carelessness.

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Buy up

phrasal verb

To quickly purchase large quantities of something or all of what is available.

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buyer

word B1

a person or company that buys something a person who makes a purchase; a person who makes a purchase

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Buzz around

phrasal verb

To move about busily, energetically, and quickly from one spot to another.

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Buzz off

phrasal verb

To go away quickly; often used informally to tell someone to leave or stop interfering.

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by accident

phrase A2

Without intention; accidentally or through an unintentional mistake; without intending to; by chance rather than design

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By all means

phrase

certainly; without hesitation; yes indeed

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By and Large

phrase

On the whole; generally speaking; taking everything into consideration

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by any measure

phrase B1

judged from any point of view or standard

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by any standard

phrase B1

when judged according to any reasonable measure or criterion

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by bus

phrase A1

traveling using a bus as transportation

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by chance

phrase

accidentally; without planning or intention; through coincidence

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By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail

proverb

Without thorough forethought and preparation, unsuccessful outcomes are inevitable.

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by himself

phrase A2

alone, or without help from other people

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By Hook or by Crook

idiom

By any possible means necessary, whether fair or demanding

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by law

phrase A2

required or enforced by legal rules

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By Mistake

phrase

Accidentally or unintentionally, without deliberate planning.

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by no means

phrase

Not at all; certainly or definitely not

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By the Book

idiom

Strictly following established rules, procedures, or instructions without deviation.

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By the Skin of My Teeth

idiom

Barely or by an extremely narrow margin escaping disaster or achieving something.

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by the way

phrase A1

used to add a related or new thought into a conversation; incidentally; used to introduce a new topic or additional information

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by themselves

phrase A2

alone, without assistance from others

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By Then

phrase

By a specific point in time or before a designated moment arrives

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By Word of Mouth

idiom

Spread verbally from person to person through informal conversation rather than formal advertising.

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bye

word A1

an informal word said when parting from someone; goodbye used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

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cab

word A2

a taxi or vehicle used for transporting passengers for a fare a taxi or car for hire with a driver

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Cabbage

word A2

a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw

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cabinet

word B2

A committee of senior government ministers responsible for controlling government policy.

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cable

word B2

a thick, strong rope of wire or fiber used on ships or in engineering; or an insulated wire or bundle of wires used to carry electricity or electronic signals

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cacophonous

word C2

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

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Caesar's Wife Must Be Above Suspicion

proverb

Those associated with leadership, ethics, and authority must maintain an unimpeachable moral reputation.

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cafeteria

word A2

a restaurant or dining room in an institution where people serve themselves

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cage

word B1

A structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are confined.; a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept

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