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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

cut down

phrasal verb B1

To reduce the amount, frequency, or duration of something; to reduce the amount, size, or consumption of something

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Cut down on

phrasal verb

to reduce the amount or quantity of something consumed

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Cut down on carbon

phrasal verb

to reduce or decrease the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere

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cut off

phrasal verb

to interrupt or suddenly sever a telephone connection or conversation

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cut out

phrasal verb C1

To eliminate harmful habits, stop distressing behaviors, or detach from toxic influences; to eliminate or stop eating or doing something completely

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Cut Someone off at the Knees

idiom

To suddenly undermine, humiliate, or strip someone of their authority and power

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Cut the Mustard

idiom

To meet the required standards, perform satisfactorily, or succeed

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Cut Them Some Slack

idiom

To treat someone with leniency or refrain from being overly critical

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Cut to the Chase

idiom

To get directly to the point without wasting time on introductory or irrelevant details

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Cut to the Quick

idiom

To cause severe emotional pain or deeply wound someone's feelings

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cute

word A1

attractive in an endearing and sweet way attractive in a pretty or endearing way

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Cute as a Bug

idiom

Extremely attractive, charming, or delightfully adorable

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Cutting Corners

idiom

Taking shortcuts or doing something cheaply and hastily at the expense of quality and safety

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cutting edge

phrase

the most advanced, innovative, or pioneering stage in a particular field of science or technology

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cutting-edge

word B2

At the latest, most advanced, or pioneering stage in the development of something.

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cybersecurity

word C1

The practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious digital attacks.

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cycle

word B1

a repeated series of events; also a bicycle in everyday speech a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle; a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle

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Dabble in

phrasal verb

to take part in an activity or art form in a casual, amateur, or non-committal way

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dad

word A1

father; an informal word used in family an informal term for father

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daddy

word A1

an affectionate and familiar child's word for father

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Dagger

word C1

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

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daily

word A2

happening every day; done once a day happening every day; happening every day

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daily routine

phrase A2

the standard sequence of actions regularly followed each day

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dam

word A2

a barrier constructed across a river to hold back water and raise its level

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damage

word B1

physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something; also to cause harm; physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness To cause physical harm to something.

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damn

word B2

a rude word used to show anger, annoyance, or strong emphasis to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

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Damn Someone with Faint Praise

idiom

To praise someone so halfheartedly that it essentially conveys criticism or disapproval

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dance

word A1

to move your body to music; a set of such movements to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps; to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

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Dance with the One That Brought Ya

proverb

Remain loyal to the core patrons, allies, or strategic methods that produced your original success (informal folk phrasing)

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Dance with the One That Brought You

proverb

Stay faithful to the foundational supporters, core strengths, or principles responsible for your rise to prominence

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Dance with the One That Brung Ya

proverb

Stick with the proven methods, personnel, or loyal base that established your leadership standing (traditional colloquial Southern phrasing)

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Dance with the One That Brung You

proverb

Maintain unbroken fidelity toward the early backers, strategies, or assets that made your executive success possible (colloquial variant with 'brung')

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Dance with the One What Brought Ya

proverb

Do not turn your back on the dependable allies or foundational practices that elevated you to leadership (vernacular variant with 'what')

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Dance with the One What Brought You

proverb

Stay committed to the foundational supporters, systems, or assets that created your initial breakthrough (dialectal variant)

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Dance with the One What Brung Ya

proverb

Do not abandon the loyal supporters or core strategies that carried you to prominence (heavy vernacular/dialect variant)

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Dance with the One What Brung You

proverb

Stay loyal to the patrons, core principles, or key allies who originally enabled your progress and success

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Dance with the One Who Brought Ya

proverb

Remain committed and faithful to the foundational supporters or customer base that helped you reach your current status

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Dance with the One Who Brought You

proverb

Never turn your back on the mentors, foundational team, or clients responsible for your initial career breakthrough

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Dance with the One Who Brung Ya

proverb

Do not abandon the loyal colleagues or practical methods that proved reliable throughout your career climb

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Dance with the One Who Brung You

proverb

Continue to stand by and support the patrons, partners, or tactics that facilitated your early achievements

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