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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life B2

settle for

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'settle for' to describe accepting a less-than-ideal option in English.
daily-life C1

shed tears

Learn the formal expression 'shed tears', its pronunciation, natural examples, and how to use it correctly in English.
daily-life B2

sit around

Discover the meaning of 'sit around'. Learn how to use this casual phrasal verb to describe wasting time, being inactive, or relaxing doing nothing.
daily-life B2

sit back

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'sit back' to describe relaxing, taking it easy, or choosing not to take action. Master its meaning, pronunciation, and examples.
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daily-life B2

speak highly of

Understand how to use the phrase 'speak highly of' to describe praising, recommending, or expressing a very positive opinion about someone or something.
daily-life C1

speak volumes

Learn how to use the idiom 'speak volumes' to describe actions or situations that convey a powerful message without words.
daily-life A2

speed up

Learn how to use the common phrasal verb 'speed up' to describe moving faster, accelerating processes, or working more efficiently in your daily life.
daily-life B2

stand a chance

Learn how to use the idiom 'stand a chance' to talk about the likelihood of success or survival in competitive situations.
daily-life A2

stay up

Learn how to use the common phrasal verb 'stay up' to describe remaining awake past your bedtime. Discover natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

take a chance

Learn how to use the phrase 'take a chance' in daily English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life A2

take a nap

Learn how to use 'take a nap' in everyday English. Discover natural examples, typical collocations, and common learner mistakes to improve your fluency today.
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daily-life B1

take a risk

Master the common English phrase 'take a risk' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural everyday examples, and practice using it correctly in conversation.
daily-life B2

tell apart

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'tell apart' to describe distinguishing between two similar people, animals, or things in daily life.
daily-life B1

tell the difference

Discover how to use 'tell the difference' in English. This guide offers natural examples, common mistakes, and practice questions for daily conversations.
daily-life A2

throw out

Learn how to use the common English phrasal verb 'throw out' to talk about discarding unwanted items, rejecting ideas, or forcing someone to leave a place.
daily-life B2

track down

Learn how to use the useful phrasal verb 'track down' to describe finding a person, place, or object after a long, difficult, or systematic search.
daily-life A2

try out

Discover the meaning of 'try out' and learn how to use this common phrasal verb to talk about testing new things, products, activities, or hobbies.
daily-life C1

turn a blind eye

Discover the meaning of 'turn a blind eye' in English. Learn how to describe ignoring bad behavior with natural examples, common errors, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

turn away

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'turn away' to describe refusing entry to someone, rejecting help, or physically looking in a different direction.
daily-life B1

turn into

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'turn into' to describe transformations, changes, and development in English.