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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

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

9688 words & expressions

A Stroke of Fortune

phrase

An unexpected, sudden piece of good luck or favorable circumstance.

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A Stumbling Block to Something

phrase

An obstacle, impediment, or difficulty that prevents progress or successful completion of an initiative.

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A Succession of

phrase

A continuous series of people, things, or occurrences following one after another in rapid order.

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A Sucker Is Born Every Minute

proverb

There are always foolish, gullible people who are easily duped or defrauded by cunning con artists

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A Sum of

phrase

A specific quantity or total amount of money, or an aggregate whole

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A Surefire Way

idiom

A method or approach that is guaranteed to succeed.

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A Swarm of

phrase

A large, dense, moving cluster or group of flying insects or small creatures

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A Swarm of Letters

phrase

A massive, overwhelming influx or deluge of written correspondence or messages

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A Sweet Tooth

idiom

A strong liking or craving for sweet and sugary foods

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A Terminal Exam

phrase

A final or culminating examination that concludes an educational course or training program

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A Test for

phrase

An assessment, criterion, or challenging situation designed to evaluate a specific quality, person, or substance

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A Test on

phrase

An examination or trial specifically covering a particular subject, theory, or topic

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A Test with

phrase

A trial or experiment conducted using a specific tool, method, condition, or partner

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A Ton of

phrase

An informal expression indicating a huge quantity, massive weight, or large amount of something

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A Toss-up

idiom

A situation where two possibilities or outcomes are equally likely; an uncertain outcome

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A Trifle

phrase

Slightly or somewhat; to a small degree

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A Trouble Shared Is a Trouble Halved

proverb

Disclosing your burdens or worries to another person alleviates mental distress and makes difficulties manageable

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A Twig in a Bundle Cannot Be Broken

proverb

An isolated individual is vulnerable, but people bonded tightly together in unity resist any disruptive force

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A Twig in a Bundle Is Unbreakable

proverb

When individuals merge their strengths in undivided solidarity, they become indomitable and invincible

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A Variety of

phrase

A collection of many different kinds, sorts, or options of things

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A Vast Stretch of Temperate Rainforest

phrase

A huge continuous expanse of dense forest in a temperate zone where rare foraged ingredients grow

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A Vivid Description

phrase

A clear, detailed, and evocative account that creates a strong mental picture

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A Warning Against

phrase

A cautionary statement advising someone not to do something risky or harmful

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A Warning of

phrase

An advance notification or sign alerting someone to an impending hazard or danger

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A Watched Kettle Never Boils

proverb

Time drags on and appears excruciatingly slow when one impatiently monitors a process waiting for a result

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A Watched Pot Never Boils

proverb

Time seems to drag and pass agonizingly slowly when one is impatiently waiting for an event.

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A Watched Pot Never Boils over

proverb

Careful, attentive vigilance and constant supervision prevent accidents and disasters from happening.

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A Wealth of Experience

phrase

A vast, rich, and profound amount of practical knowledge and accumulated skill

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A Wedding Reception

phrase

A formal celebration and celebratory meal held after the marriage ceremony

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A Wide Range of

phrase

A diverse and extensive variety of items, styles, or mediums

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A Widely-Held Perspective on Something

phrase

A visual approach or opinion broadly accepted throughout an artistic community

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A Wild Goose Never Laid a Tame Egg

proverb

Wild, rebellious, or eccentric parents rarely produce conventional, docile, or conformist offspring.

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A Woman's Work Is Never Done

proverb

Domestic duties, child-rearing responsibilities, and household maintenance are endless.

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A Word

phrase

A brief, private verbal consultation or conversation

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A Word in One's Ear

phrase

A discreet, confidential tip, advice, or warning whispered to someone

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A Worry Shared Is a Worry Halved

proverb

Talking about personal anxieties and troubles with a caring person significantly reduces emotional strain.

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Aback

word C2

by surprise; unexpectedly (usually in 'taken aback')

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abandon

word B1

to leave someone or something behind completely; to cease supporting or looking after; to give up completely; to leave permanently to leave behind or give up completely

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Abandon Doing Something

phrase

To completely discontinue an artistic method, draft, or creative habit

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Abandon Oneself to

phrasal verb

To surrender entirely to creative flow, passion, or expressive intuition

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