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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

Don't Shit in Your Own Nest

proverb

A blunt warning against damaging, undermining, or spreading toxicity within your own workplace, home, or core team.

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Don't Shit Where You Eat

proverb

A proverb cautioning against entangling dangerous personal affairs, conflicts of interest, or misconduct where you earn your living.

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Don't Shoot the Messenger

proverb

Do not vent your anger or retaliate against the person who is merely reporting bad news or unwelcome facts.

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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

proverb

Do not worry about petty grievances, minor mistakes, or trivial matters.; Do not waste emotional energy fretting over trivial imperfections when major deliverables demand your focus.

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Don't Teach Your Grandmother How to Milk Ducks

proverb

Do not presumptuously attempt to lecture or give ridiculous instructions to a veteran on matters they know far better than you.

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Don't Teach Your Grandmother to Steal Sheep

proverb

Do not attempt to teach shrewd tricks, tactical maneuvers, or deep technical skills to someone who is already a master of the trade.

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Don't Throw the Baby out with the Bath Water

idiom

Do not discard valuable components or essential ideas in the process of eliminating unwanted flaws.

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Don't Try to Teach Grandma How to Suck Eggs

proverb

Do not offer unsolicited, basic advice to someone who is far more experienced and knowledgeable than you.

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Don't Want to Hear That

idiom

Used to express outright unwillingness to listen to excuses, delays, or unwelcome negative feedback.

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donate

word B2

to give money, goods, or services to help a person or organization, especially a charity

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donation

word B2

something that is given to a charity or cause, especially a sum of money

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Done to a Turn

idiom

Cooked or prepared to perfection; done just right.

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donkey

word B2

A domesticated mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying cry.

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Doom and Gloom

idiom

A general feeling of pessimism, despair, or dark foreboding.

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door

word A1

a thing you open and close to enter or leave a room, house, or vehicle a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room A movable barrier that allows entry or exit to a building, room, or vehicle.; a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle; a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room A movable barrier that allows entry or exit to a building, room, or vehicle.

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doormat

word B1

a mat placed outside or inside an entrance for wiping dirt from shoes

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dormant

word C1

Inactive or in a state of rest; temporarily not active or growing.

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dose

word B2

a measured quantity of a medicine or substance taken at one time a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time; a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

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dot

word B1

a small round mark or spot

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double

word A2

twice as much or two of something to make twice as much in size, number, or amount; to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

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Double decker

word B2

a bus having two passenger decks or levels

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Double Whammy

idiom

A situation where two damaging or unpleasant events happen simultaneously or in close succession.

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doubt

word A2

a feeling of being unsure; also to think something may not be true a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion to feel uncertain about something; to question a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something; a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion to feel uncertain about something; to question a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

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down

word A1

toward a lower place, reduced, written, or not working from a higher to a lower position

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Down in the dumps

phrase

feeling unhappy, gloomy, depressed, or discouraged; Feeling dejected, gloomy, or emotionally low.

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Down in the Mouth

idiom

Looking unhappy, discouraged, or sullen in facial expression.

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Down the Tube

idiom

Completely wasted, ruined, lost, or spoiled.

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Down to the Wire

idiom

Continuing until the very last moment; a contest or deadline that remains undecided until the end.

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down-to-earth

idiom

Practical, realistic, unassuming, and humble in attitude.

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download

word A2

to transfer data or files from the internet or a computer into another device

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downstairs

word A2

down the stairs; on or to a lower floor of a building

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downtown

word A2

in or to the central part or main business area of a city the central part of a city

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Downwards

word B1

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

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dozen

word B1

a group of twelve

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drag

word B1

to pull someone or something along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty

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Dragging Your Feet

idiom

Delaying action intentionally; being reluctant, hesitant, or slow to respond.

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Dragonfly

word B2

a large insect with a long body and two pairs of transparent wings that lives near water

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drain

word B2

a channel or pipe carrying off liquid; to cause liquid to run out; to deplete to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid; to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

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drama

word A1

a play, TV story, or situation with a lot of emotion and excitement a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation; a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

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dramatic

word B1

sudden, exciting, or very noticeable; like something in drama relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater

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