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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

do

word A1

to perform an action; to carry out

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Do as I Say and Not as I Do

proverb

An injunction demanding that others heed advice and rules while acknowledging one's own contradictory behavior.

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Do as I Say, Not as I Do

proverb

Common variation advising individuals to obey instructions rather than imitate flawed personal practices.

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do it now

phrase A2

to perform an action immediately without postponement

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do not force it

phrase A2

do not push or try too hard if something is not working naturally

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Do Not Kill the Part of You That Is Cringe, Kill the Part of You That Cringes

proverb

Do not suppress your authentic, enthusiastic self out of fear of judgment; instead, eliminate your fear of embarrassment or self-doubt.

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do not lose it

phrase A2

keep this safe; do not misplace or lose something

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Do Not Sit in Rome and Strive with the Pope

proverb

Do not contest, argue, or clash with the dominant authority or decision-maker in their own territory or domain.

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Do or Die

idiom

A situation requiring supreme effort with no alternative except failure

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Do Someone a Good Turn

idiom

To perform a helpful, generous, or kind act for another person

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Do Something at the Drop of a Hat

idiom

To do something immediately without hesitation or prior planning

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Do Something by the Seat of Your Pants

idiom

To manage a task using intuition and improvisation rather than a calculated plan

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Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You

proverb

Treat other people with the fairness, empathy, and respect that you expect to receive from them.

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Do What I Say, Not What I Do

proverb

Advice given by someone acknowledging their own hypocritical behavior while urging obedience to their words.

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Do without

phrasal verb

To manage, cope, or survive without having someone or something.

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do you

phrase A1

used to form present tense questions addressing the listener

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do you have

phrase A1

used to ask whether someone possesses something

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Do your part for nature

phrase

to take individual responsibility and contribute positive actions toward protecting the environment

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doctor

word A1

a trained person who treats sick or injured people A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.; A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

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Doctor, Heal Thyself

proverb

An admonition suggesting that one should resolve their own shortcomings and dilemmas before advising or criticizing others.

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Doctors Make the Worst Patients

proverb

Experts often ignore their own professional advice or struggle when placed on the receiving end of a service.

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document

word B1

a paper or digital file that gives official or useful information Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.; To record something in written, photographic, or other form as evidence or information.; Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

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documentary

word B1

a movie or a television program that provides a factual record or report A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

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does

word A1

third-person singular present indicative of do

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Doesn't Hold Water

idiom

To be illogical, unsubstantiated, or incapable of withstanding scrutiny

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Doesn't Know Beans About It

idiom

To possess virtually no knowledge, expertise, or comprehension of a subject

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dog

word A1

a common animal often kept as a pet or used for guarding a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work; a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work

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Dog and Pony Show

idiom

An elaborate, flashy presentation designed to impress people rather than provide real value

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Dog Days of Summer

idiom

The hottest, most humid, and lethargic period of the summer season

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Dog-Eat-Dog

idiom

Fiercely competitive and ruthless, where people will harm others to advance themselves

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doggerel

word C2

comic or crude verse, often poorly constructed and lacking artistic value

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dogmatic

word C1

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true without considering evidence.

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Dogs Have Masters, Cats Have Staff

proverb

A humorous saying implying that independent or finicky patrons view service personnel as their dedicated personal servants.

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Dogs Have Masters; Cats Have Staff

proverb

Highlights the contrast between loyal, obedient followers and demanding, entitled individuals who expect to be served hand and foot.

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Dogs Have Owners, Cats Have Staff

proverb

A variation of the feline humor observing that certain customers expect absolute deference and bespoke subservience from service workers.

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doing

word A1

present participle of do; actively performing a task

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doll

word A1

a toy resembling a human being, especially used by children a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

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dollar

word A1

the money used in the United States and some other countries The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

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Dollars for Doughnuts

idiom

Used to describe an outcome that is practically certain or a safe bet

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domestic

word B2

relating to the running of a home or to family relations; or existing or occurring inside a particular country, not foreign

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