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Results for "IS"

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Word

50 words

  • is A1

    Third-person singular present tense of be

  • this A1

    Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby.

  • his A1

    Belonging to or connected with a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned.

  • listen A1

    listen — base form of listen

    To pay attention to a sound with your ears.

  • miss A1

    To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.

  • wish A2

    wish — base form of wish

    To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.

  • sister A1

    a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

  • promise A2

    promise — base form of promise

    To say firmly that you will definitely do something.

  • missing A2

    Not where it should be; lost and unable to be found.

  • mistake A2

    Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.

  • kiss B1

    To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.

  • finish A1

    To complete something or bring it to an end.

  • the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December

  • history A1

    The study of past events, especially in human affairs.

  • The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.

  • fish A1

    An animal that lives in water and breathes through gills, usually with scales and fins.

  • prison A2

    A building where criminals are kept locked up as punishment.

  • list A1

    A set of items written or printed one after another.

  • English A1

    the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world

  • visit A1

    To go to see a person or place for a while.

  • A choice you make after thinking about something.

  • island A1

    A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water

  • Christ A2

    the title of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah in Christian belief

  • mission B1

    An important job or task that a person or group is given.

  • risk B1

    The chance that something bad might happen.

  • If things were different; or else.

  • Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.

  • raise A2

    To lift or move something to a higher position.

  • A senior politician in charge of a government department.

  • discuss A1

    To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.

  • British A2

    of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture

  • noise A2

    A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.

  • exist A2

    To be real or present; to have being.

  • The amount of space between two places or points.

  • issue A2

    An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about

  • Spanish A2

    the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere

  • artist B1

    A person who creates art, such as paintings or sculptures.

  • The act of allowing someone to do something.

  • A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work.

  • rise B1

    To move upward or go higher.

  • A device with a screen and speakers for watching broadcast programmes.

  • poison B1

    A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.

  • disease B1

    An illness that affects people, animals, or plants.

  • Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.

  • A person who believes in and follows Christianity.

  • To stop being visible; to go out of sight.

  • wise A2

    Able to make good decisions thanks to knowledge and experience.

  • A person who is kept in a prison.

  • vision B1

    The ability to see; sight.

  • be A1

    is — present: he / she / it of be

    Used to describe or identify someone or something.

Phrases

50 phrases

Idioms

41 idioms

a blessing in disguise Neutral · CEFR B1
Something that seems bad at first but turns out to have a good outcome.
miss the boat Informal · CEFR B1
To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
a fish out of water Neutral · CEFR B1
Someone who feels uncomfortable because they are in an unfamiliar situation.
the rest is history Neutral · CEFR B1
later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling
kiss and make up Neutral · CEFR B1
to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument
raise the roof Informal · CEFR B1
to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
tell it like it is Neutral · CEFR B1
to describe a situation frankly, without softening or hiding the truth
this that and the other Informal · CEFR B2
various unspecified things
watch this space Informal · CEFR B2
used to say that more news or developments will come soon
the ball is in your court Neutral · CEFR B2
It is now your responsibility to make the next decision or move.
the grass is always greener on the other side Neutral · CEFR B2
Other people's situations always seem better than your own.
have bigger fish to fry Informal · CEFR B2
To have more important matters to deal with.
raise the bar Neutral · CEFR B2
To set a higher standard of quality or achievement.
bells and whistles Informal · CEFR B2
extra, attractive but non-essential features added to a product
the devil is in the details Neutral · CEFR B2
the hidden difficulties of a plan are in its small details
big fish in a small pond Neutral · CEFR B2
an important person in a small or limited environment
put your money where your mouth is Informal · CEFR B2
to back up your words with action, especially money
strike while the iron is hot Neutral · CEFR B2
to act quickly while the opportunity exists
make history Neutral · CEFR B2
to do something important or unprecedented that will be remembered
rise to the occasion Neutral · CEFR B2
to respond successfully when a difficult situation demands unusual effort or skill
pissed off Informal · CEFR B2
very angry or irritated about something
take the piss Informal · CEFR B2
to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
give something a miss Informal · CEFR B2
to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something
sing the praises of Neutral · CEFR B2
to praise a person or thing enthusiastically when speaking to others
kiss of death Neutral · CEFR B2
something that seems helpful but instead causes eventual failure or ruin
when all is said and done Neutral · CEFR B2
ultimately, after everything has been discussed and considered
raise hell Informal · CEFR B2
to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way
no smoke without fire Neutral · CEFR B2
rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth
twist the knife Neutral · CEFR B2
to deliberately make an already painful situation feel even worse
kiss and tell Neutral · CEFR B2
to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence
raison d'être Formal · CEFR C1
the most important reason for something or someone's existence
the world is your oyster Neutral · CEFR C1
You are free to enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.
the proof of the pudding is in the eating Formal · CEFR C1
You can only judge something's value by trying or experiencing it.
poison pill Neutral · CEFR C1
a defensive tactic a company uses to make a hostile takeover unattractive
dot the i's and cross the t's Informal · CEFR C1
to be extremely careful about every detail, especially paperwork
penny wise, pound foolish Neutral · CEFR C1
being careful with small amounts of money while wasting large amounts
mission creep Neutral · CEFR C1
the gradual expansion of a project's goals beyond its original scope
in the final analysis Formal · CEFR C1
after weighing all the relevant facts; ultimately
kiss of life Neutral · CEFR C1
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation given to revive someone who is not breathing
the die is cast Formal · CEFR C1
an irreversible decision has fixed the course of what happens next
perish the thought Neutral · CEFR C1
used as an emphatic rejection of an idea considered intolerable

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