Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
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5 idioms
keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
Neutral
lend an ear
CEFR B1to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy
Neutral
put something on the table
CEFR B1to offer something for consideration in a discussion or negotiation
Neutral
Matching variant: put an offer on the table
cast an eye over
CEFR B2to look at or examine something quickly
Neutral
have an eye for
CEFR B2be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality
Neutral