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- philanthropist Word C1 A philanthropist is a person who gives money, time, or resources to help others, often through charities or public proj…
- philanthropy Word C1 Philanthropy is the practice of giving money, time, or resources to support the public good.
- philosophical Word C1 Relating to the study of fundamental questions about life, knowledge, and reality, or showing calm, thoughtful acceptan…
- philosophy Word B2 Philosophy is the study of basic questions about reality, knowledge, values, and how we should live.
- phone charger Collocation A2 a device used to recharge a mobile phone’s battery
- phone number Collocation A2 a set of digits used to call or contact someone by telephone
- pick on Phrasal verb To pick on someone means to repeatedly tease, criticize, or treat them unfairly.
- pick out Phrasal verb To pick out something means to choose it from a group, often because it stands out or you prefer it.
- pick up Phrasal verb “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- piece of cake Idiom B1 A piece of cake means something is very easy to do.
- pinky Word A pinky is the smallest finger on your hand.
- pint Word A pint is a unit for measuring liquid, often used for drinks like milk or beer.
- pithy Word Concise and forcefully expressive, especially of a statement or writing.
- placebo Word C1 A placebo is a harmless treatment given as a control in research or to produce a psychological benefit.
- play a blinder Idiom B2 To do something extremely well and achieve a great result.
- play devil's advocate Idiom C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue against an idea on purpose to test it or explore weaknesses.
- play hardball Idiom To play hardball means to act very firmly and aggressively to get what you want, especially in negotiations or conflict…
- play it by ear Idiom B2 To decide what to do as a situation develops, without making a detailed plan in advance.
- Please advise. Collocation B1 A polite and formal request for information, guidance, or instructions on a particular matter.
- Please find attached... Collocation B1 Used in formal written communication (especially emails) to direct the recipient to a document or file that has been in…