Example
“Both actors refused to kiss and tell when reporters asked about their relationship.”
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kiss and make up
CEFR B1to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument
tell it like it is
CEFR B1to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth
kiss of death
CEFR B2something that seems helpful but instead causes eventual failure or ruin
kiss of life
CEFR C1mouth-to-mouth resuscitation given to revive someone who is not breathing
break someone's heart
CEFR A2To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.