to accost

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWNjb3N0&hash=e790a162f5491a09e71df9481a41bda1c6d3d212&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

affront

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWZmcm9udA&hash=d1285448fd8e71ded6f84373734d36deb6be7611&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWZmcm9udA&hash=b4386e0f960a06299e40e1559e71dce1d7a0bee4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to alienate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWxpZW5hdGU&hash=a1cd6dc1de8cfbe8bf2f8096b06076afb3ff10f5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWxpZW5hdGU&hash=3f2f5f943b5afab747ef2ac9db55426f17bdea36&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

atrocity

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YXRyb2NpdHk&hash=81b6c490d6a472ee510ba55a6bea1a8178de4ea0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YXRyb2NpdHk&hash=7aa59d89b27d5744834f86a8419a675e322de9ce&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to beleaguer

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmVsZWFndWVy&hash=00cace91517b9d2e97d032a7bda96c02474a9bdd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmVsZWFndWVy&hash=b1675747c38fdbe2a07f2c36cd3aba073bb55970&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to browbeat

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYnJvd2JlYXQ&hash=c678fe9bb8050deb9a314dc7b01382d80b6be916&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYnJvd2JlYXQ&hash=fc9a6583fcfef3ba48c7578458794cb68d162d6b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

coercion

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y29lcmNpb24&hash=bb46c4e18b5a61d15f68d813cada6bdf66d1e913&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y29lcmNpb24&hash=c845a2cf3b6eae5013e7453b6e223b7ec8a088e4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to daunt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZGF1bnQ&hash=2ff7e4771e1f7e864d46a71d13235ceabcdc0da0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZGF1bnQ&hash=0efaceed26fa2df83684be2403f6b512cca7546e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to discomfit

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZGlzY29tZml0&hash=e5c8ecb22507e49ccf87f8258dc359d1614a413b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZGlzY29tZml0&hash=be97cc9c6d35e891d64946c04357546244cf748d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to expatriate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZXhwYXRyaWF0ZQ&hash=b2e709683b20d5cd6e2d3fe8cf923b5e13aa0f4b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZXhwYXRyaWF0ZQ&hash=d5519d0cdd4e500a06479a8cad915e6f1d0dd424&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to flout

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxvdXQ&hash=2feeaca8baaaa9f230be098594af09d82ed997c7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmxvdXQ&hash=769724243cb811ab842e541906d4038ebf65f617&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to foment

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZm9tZW50&hash=879b6a0913971b82c8588f51cac227990a20e871&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZm9tZW50&hash=01ec7586daf0f7ad7380e758fa0e1062be0becb3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to perturb

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcGVydHVyYg&hash=14c4a14ba77b64b58468227256899478104ece98&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcGVydHVyYg&hash=dc21b2a5498345a46beede2abd5aea33a991fae8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to inundate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW51bmRhdGU&hash=1b75eefd7a58cbcb7aad54eebf62678f0338659c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW51bmRhdGU&hash=2473d5b24759d449736a9b21b5cca645708a9dbf&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

riposte

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmlwb3N0ZQ&hash=223629a73119dcd486920a9a6cc6f5004b58108d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmlwb3N0ZQ&hash=c80a2af2119724cd1be16f9489233ef3539f57a2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

subversive

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3VidmVyc2l2ZQ&hash=46834af9e5d29aa44011da0c413e1ae353d38759&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3VidmVyc2l2ZQ&hash=7c921aec04021fe765338310aa7a5404099874ab&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to embroil

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZW1icm9pbA&hash=a415b329625f4ab99804b2a7664542d695a0188d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZW1icm9pbA&hash=9b5485062bbec558f7e7a48708a5dde44840ed97&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to imperil

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW1wZXJpbA&hash=a73a3d57f25ba3c285316ad722bb555434cd73ff&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW1wZXJpbA&hash=04521eb6b8618d81bf9b24d407493c7efaaf7bf7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to coerce

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY29lcmNl&hash=d024ae30bb1c0965aef00cf266f81127fd0785f7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY29lcmNl&hash=df97c1711ed91115845beb06011ac9a81dafa1fd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to instigate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW5zdGlnYXRl&hash=48248e6490c136b8ae10c792c88967133b040a10&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW5zdGlnYXRl&hash=456d60cf7c7854924df88c4ad384e34271ebd54e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to ostracize

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gb3N0cmFjaXpl&hash=5861097bb425c7fb2305ecea192ba9a7a17ee9b1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gb3N0cmFjaXpl&hash=6365aa9f40f6e5ac79ddbd97e2423b67c25bf621&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to polarize

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcG9sYXJpemU&hash=8a981ddceab9963f1a0ba2be0a72a417ec1f45ee&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcG9sYXJpemU&hash=9412f812dc67f5a44d6347c365a6d2080f18f8cf&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

duress

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZHVyZXNz&hash=937d58941e2e861f8283e3f5b1d9f4bbd36e4752&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZHVyZXNz&hash=1916949919809d93c6b15ea2600e1819e1cf7f7f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to oust

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gb3VzdA&hash=35be094e9c708c41d46b2b35701edfec829db875&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gb3VzdA&hash=2a70c6a3a95ee52624b43f5b73f92b67ff978f18&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

The idiom "throw down the gauntlet" dates back to medieval times, where a knight would throw down his metal gauntlet as a challenge to a duel. Today, the phrase is often used more figuratively to refer to any situation where a challenge is issued in a bold or confrontational manner.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

to [throw] down the gauntlet

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgZG93biB0aGUgZ2F1bnRsZXQ&hash=0d02574aebce12fa47b9e7cf8d517c50d3bd4aeb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgZG93biB0aGUgZ2F1bnRsZXQ&hash=250b3965d1dd4dce34a8d9dc3acd6ac4ea5ef223&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to nettle

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbmV0dGxl&hash=2382f59b33a878f0b7d570d626bcea558f370a1b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbmV0dGxl&hash=284096d695b855e797d69296c1e3e87ce897d4a5&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to tantalize

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGFudGFsaXpl&hash=c2e290180bc851e8c923518a751efa3f9f8ce09a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGFudGFsaXpl&hash=f81507584c9e6e56c5e22007f958711f717dea53&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to [throw] the book

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgdGhlIGJvb2s&hash=f6b8db9e325736a42a2a247a02af515035c9919f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgdGhlIGJvb2s&hash=7d6c51b511906039c0e4b72175cb0bf5f23bc803&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to [raise] Cain

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmFpc2UgQ2Fpbg&hash=bf008ab8478d37eb53d58cd2f3a827e8f429210c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmFpc2UgQ2Fpbg&hash=791d41ab254d09a29ca86e7091da715f5a9ccd66&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to [take|bring|knock] {sb} down a peg (or two|)

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGFrZSBzb21lYm9keSBkb3duIGEgcGVnIG9yIHR3bw&hash=e8800f9008d4f6a6048bf83be25ae60dd36dcba7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGFrZSBzb21lYm9keSBkb3duIGEgcGVnIG9yIHR3bw&hash=c2c0f6216e4a71803410ba823f1e142381ba1175&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

The idiom "throw cold water on something" originated in the 19th century and refers to the act of discouraging or dampening enthusiasm for an idea, plan, or proposal. The metaphorical use of cold water suggests the cooling or extinguishing of excitement, much like pouring water on a hot or burning object. The expression is commonly used to convey the idea of discouraging or criticizing someone's ambitions or plans.

What is the origin of the idiom "throw cold water on something" and when to use it?

to [throw|pour] cold water on {sth}

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgY29sZCB3YXRlciBvbiBzb21ldGhpbmc&hash=e791b30dcbd68f51afe6a18c2253cabddbd13812&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdGhyb3cgY29sZCB3YXRlciBvbiBzb21ldGhpbmc&hash=f074407f5c843599744fe6c73f91b6c300a0c360&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to usurp

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdXN1cnA&hash=b0ba0fe0ba685cf8bf5db3c00de0e1f8e875a1a1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdXN1cnA&hash=3a26f66c112bd04ceefe0517ac4dc975522b2d86&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

noxious

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bm94aW91cw&hash=6faea93e28017438c4dcc9cdc178ce5186d5b0a7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bm94aW91cw&hash=575b0d29a9a08e9b8353e92bc3feea4262f47827&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to abase

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWJhc2U&hash=6909c67378cd57173112b7600ba597dbd01e0ff3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWJhc2U&hash=8b45bd3479ebfb95a921d4c8fed97f610353b5c3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to abash

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWJhc2g&hash=35c4c93ed2506f8e48e2c0801cf40bf5a20fac5f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYWJhc2g&hash=9e8b4cbf88d5ff58aef331a2e5234f626904d3d8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to elicit

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZWxpY2l0&hash=87af96efdfc56e6b7c76adf0ec47aae8649b3be0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZWxpY2l0&hash=9159edcabdfce70d20272e7e309e03eacdd3c034&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to goad

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ29hZA&hash=54de7726dfd6d0b152b062748b74263e30901541&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ29hZA&hash=e4aa8104858b6d7f481caf5a484b0bf9f1a4929f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to perpetrate

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcGVycGV0cmF0ZQ&hash=b53b33071533269b6c47c615ae1e0cb75b7a93b9&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcGVycGV0cmF0ZQ&hash=64e64fcd045edbeedf0e11d4a0081d9586ddf859&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for hostile actions, including attacks, threats, intimidation, sabotage, confrontation, retaliation, and deliberate acts against others.

Actions Hostiles

Vocabulaire CPE pour les actions hostiles

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CPE Vocabulary for Hostile Actions