Word Network: bur

16 connections found

Learn it in Context (5)

Currywurst

cuisine

Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas Markets)

events

Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties

cuisine

Wimbledon Championships

events

The Digital Economy and Tech Startup Ecosystem

economy

Grammar Connections (5)

A-lot vs. Alot: What's the Difference?

confusable-words
B1

Abstract Noun Chains: Love, Time & Beauty

nouns_articles
C1

Strong vs. Heavy: Choosing the Right Word Partnerships

adjectives_adverbs
C1

Adjective Order: Opinion before Fact (A beautiful blue car)

adjectives_adverbs
A2

Another-word-for-sorry vs. Apologize: What's the Difference?

confusable-words
B1

Used in Phrases (6)

phrasal verbs with burst meaning

Phrasal verbs that use 'burst' as the main verb, typically describing suddenness, explosion, or overflowing.

to burn a hole in the pocket

To have money that is very tempting to spend quickly.

to burn ones boats

To commit to a course of action with no possibility of returning to the previous state.

to burn the candle at both ends

To exhaust oneself by working too hard and staying up too late.

phrasal verbs with burn meaning

Phrasal verbs that use 'burn' as the main verb, often indicating destruction, consumption, or intense feeling.

to burn ones fingers

To suffer negative consequences from an action, often due to inexperience or meddling.
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