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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life B2

hard to swallow

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'hard to swallow' to describe difficult truths, bad news, or unbelievable stories.
daily-life A2

have a dream

Learn how to use the phrase 'have a dream' to talk about sleeping experiences or future goals in daily English.
daily-life B1

have a laugh

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth English expression 'have a laugh' in everyday conversations.
daily-life A2

have a party

Learn how to use the English phrase 'have a party' correctly. Discover its meaning, see natural everyday examples, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
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daily-life B2

have a point

Learn how to use the English phrase 'have a point' to acknowledge that someone's argument or opinion is valid, reasonable, and worth considering in a conversation.
daily-life B1

have a word

Learn how to use the common English idiom 'have a word' to request or describe a short, private conversation. Discover natural examples, pronunciation, and practice.
daily-life B2

hold back

Learn how to use 'hold back' to describe restraining emotions, delaying progress, or keeping secrets in daily English conversation.
daily-life A2

hold on

Learn how to use 'hold on' to tell someone to wait, stop, or grip something tightly in daily English conversations.
daily-life A2

i don't mind

Learn how to use 'I don't mind' in English to show you are happy with any option or that something does not bother you. Perfect for daily conversations.
daily-life B2

ill at ease

Master the formal idiom 'ill at ease' to express feelings of discomfort, anxiety, or awkwardness in social situations.
daily-life B2

in high spirits

Learn the meaning of 'in high spirits' to describe someone who is exceptionally happy, energetic, and optimistic.
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daily-life B1

keep a diary

Learn the common collocation 'keep a diary' to talk about writing down your daily thoughts and experiences.
daily-life B1

keep an eye on things

Discover how to use the common English phrase 'keep an eye on things' to talk about monitoring or watching over situations.
daily-life B1

keep off

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'keep off' to instruct someone to stay off a surface like grass, or to avoid talking about sensitive topics in conversation.
daily-life A2

keep out

Understand how to use the English phrasal verb 'keep out' to tell someone not to enter a place or to stay away from a specific area for safety or privacy.
daily-life C1

keep under wraps

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'keep under wraps' with natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises to improve your casual English.
daily-life B1

look on the bright side

Discover the meaning and usage of 'look on the bright side' in English. Find natural everyday examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises here.
daily-life A2

make a mess

Master the common English phrase 'make a mess' to talk about untidiness, dirty spaces, or complicated situations.
daily-life B2

make a point of

Learn the meaning of 'make a point of' in English. Improve your conversational vocabulary with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive exercises.
daily-life B2

may as well

Discover how to use the English phrase 'may as well' in daily life to suggest actions when there are no better alternatives. Includes examples and practice.