Word Network: bull

14 connections found

See it in Videos (2)

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Gandalf trying to persuade Bilbo for a journey

"The farmer kept a prize-winning bull to improve the genetics of his herd."

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Dustin Cannot Lie (Full Scene) | Stranger Things | Netflix

"The farmer kept a prize-winning bull to improve the genetics of his herd."

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Learn it in Context (1)

San Fermín (Running of the Bulls)

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Grammar Connections (5)

When to Use Passive Voice (Reporting News & Rumors)

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Put up with (Tolerate)

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In addition: Adding ideas like a pro

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Difference-between-idioms vs. Phrases-with-examples: What's the Difference?

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Phrase vs. Idiom vs. Proverb: What's the Difference?

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Used in Phrases (6)

cock and bull story

An unbelievable or obviously false story or excuse.

a red rag to a bull

Something that is certain to provoke anger or irritation.

bite the bullet

To force yourself to do something unpleasant

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To bite the bullet.

Endure difficult situation.

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take the bull by the horns

To confront a difficult situation directly and decisively.

a bull in the china shop

Someone who is clumsy or careless in a delicate situation.
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