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- What's the root cause? Collocation B2 To ask about the fundamental, underlying, or original reason for a problem or phenomenon, rather than just its symptoms…
- When is the deadline? Collocation B1 A question asking for the due date or the final time by which something must be finished or submitted.
- when push comes to shove Idiom C1 When push comes to shove means when a situation becomes serious and you must act or decide.
- Where are you from? Collocation A2 A common question used to ask about someone's country, city, or place of origin.
- Where is the hospital? Collocation A1 A common question used to ask for directions to a medical facility.
- Where is the nearest station? Collocation B1 A question used to ask for directions to the closest train/metro/bus station.
- Where should I wait? Collocation A2 A question asking for the best place to stay until someone arrives or something happens.
- Where were we? Collocation B1 Used to resume a conversation or activity after an interruption, or to recall the last point made.
- While we are on the subject Collocation B1 Used to introduce a related point or question when a particular topic is already being discussed.
- While we're on the subject. Collocation B2 Used to introduce a related topic or an additional point that comes to mind because of the current discussion.
- Who owns this? Collocation B1 To inquire about the legal proprietor or possessor of an item or property.
- Who should I contact? Collocation B1 A question used to ask which person or organization you should get in touch with for help, information, or action.
- Who's taking this action item? Collocation B1 To accept responsibility for completing a specific task or task point, often assigned in a meeting.
- Wi-Fi password Collocation B1 A secret alphanumeric code required to connect to a specific wireless internet network.
- wild goose chase Idiom B2 A wild goose chase is a futile search that wastes time because the goal is impossible or unlikely to be found.
- wilderness Word A wilderness is a large area of wild land that is not developed or inhabited.
- wind up Phrasal verb To wind up usually means to end up in a particular place, situation, or state, often unexpectedly.
- window seat Collocation A2 A seat located next to a window, especially in an airplane, train, or bus, providing a view of the outside.
- wipe out Phrasal verb To wipe out means to destroy or eliminate something completely.
- witter on Idiom B2 To keep talking for a long time in a boring or unfocused way.