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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life B1

blow your nose

Learn the correct English phrase 'blow your nose' to describe clearing your nose with a tissue.
daily-life C1

bone of contention

Understand the C1 idiom 'bone of contention' and learn how to use it to describe ongoing disagreements and arguments.
daily-life B2

bored to tears

Learn the common idiom 'bored to tears' to express extreme boredom in casual English conversations.
daily-life B1

borrow money

Understand how to use the phrase 'borrow money' correctly, and learn to avoid mixing it up with 'lend money'.
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daily-life B2

bottle up emotions

Learn how to use the phrase 'bottle up emotions' in English to describe someone who hides their feelings inside instead of expressing them openly to others.
daily-life B2

breadwinner

Learn the meaning of 'breadwinner', how to use it in daily English conversations, and see natural examples of this common term.
daily-life C1

bring home the bacon

Learn the meaning of 'bring home the bacon', how to use it in daily conversations, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life B2

bring up children

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'bring up children' in everyday English to talk about raising kids and parenting.
daily-life B1

build a rapport

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'build a rapport' to describe developing a trusting, positive relationship with colleagues, clients, or new friends.
daily-life B2

burn the candle at both ends

Understand the idiom 'burn the candle at both ends'. Learn how to express being exhausted from working too hard with examples.
daily-life B2

burst into tears

Discover the meaning of 'burst into tears' and learn how to use this common English phrase to describe someone suddenly and intensely starting to cry out loud.
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daily-life A2

buy groceries

Discover how to use 'buy groceries' in natural English conversations. Learn key examples, pronunciation, and tips.
daily-life A2

by train

Learn how to use 'by train' in English to talk about traveling on railways. Discover meaning, examples, and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

call in sick

Learn how to use 'call in sick' to inform your employer or school that you cannot attend due to illness.
daily-life B1

cancel a reservation

Learn how to use 'cancel a reservation' when you need to call off a booking at a restaurant, hotel, or flight.
daily-life B1

can't wait

Discover how to use the English expression 'can't wait' to show excitement about future events with examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

catch someone's eye

Learn how to use 'catch someone's eye' to describe attracting someone's attention. Discover natural examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
daily-life C1

challenge the status quo

Learn how to use the C1 expression 'challenge the status quo' to describe questioning traditional norms, rules, and established systems in professional and daily life.
daily-life B1

change of heart

Discover what 'change of heart' means in English, how to use it when someone alters their opinion or decision, and see real-life examples.
daily-life C1

climb the career ladder

Learn what 'climb the career ladder' means and how to use this common professional expression in daily conversations.