Example
“During their walk by the lake, Jordan finally popped the question.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
drop someone a line
CEFR B1to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email
lend an ear
CEFR B1to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy
get one's message across
CEFR B2to make people understand what you mean or want to say
sweet nothings
CEFR B2affectionate romantic words that flatter but say little of substance
cap in hand
CEFR C1in a humble or pleading manner when asking someone for help or a favor
Source methodology
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.