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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life C1

fall on deaf ears

Learn how to use the idiom "fall on deaf ears" to describe situations where your advice, warnings, or suggestions are completely ignored by other people.
daily-life A2

far away

Learn how to use the English expression 'far away' to describe a great distance in space or time. Improve your daily English conversation with clear examples.
daily-life C1

feather your nest

Learn the idiom 'feather your nest,' meaning to make yourself rich, often in a selfish or dishonest way, with examples and tips.
daily-life B2

fed up with

Master the casual phrasal adjective 'fed up with' to talk about being annoyed or frustrated with an ongoing situation.
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daily-life B1

feel at home

Understand the idiom 'feel at home' in English. Learn how to make people feel comfortable and relaxed in new environments.
daily-life B2

feel blue

Understand the meaning of 'feel blue' in English. Learn how to describe feelings of sadness or low spirits in casual, everyday conversations with ease.
daily-life B1

feel dizzy

Learn how to use the English expression 'feel dizzy' to describe feeling lightheaded or off-balance, with natural examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

feel like

Learn how to use 'feel like' to express desires, cravings, or inclinations in casual daily-life English. Master this natural conversational phrase.
daily-life B2

feeling out of sorts

Discover the meaning of 'feeling out of sorts' and learn how to use this casual idiom to describe when you are feeling slightly unwell, tired, or in a bad mood.
daily-life B2

fight off a cold

Learn how to use the everyday English phrase 'fight off a cold' to describe your immune system actively working to prevent or recover from a minor sickness or flu.
daily-life C1

financial cushion

Discover how a 'financial cushion' helps protect you from unexpected expenses and learn how to use this C1 English term correctly.
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daily-life B2

flesh and blood

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'flesh and blood' and how to use it to describe close family relations or human limitations.
daily-life B2

fly off the handle

Master the popular English idiom 'fly off the handle' and learn how to describe someone who suddenly and unexpectedly explodes with extreme anger over a minor issue.
daily-life C1

foot the bill

Discover what 'foot the bill' means, how to use it in everyday English, and see real-life conversational examples.
daily-life B1

full-time job

Learn how to use 'full-time job' to describe standard employment that typically requires 35 to 40 hours of work per week.
daily-life B1

full up

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth English phrase 'full up' to describe being completely satisfied after eating a large meal with ease.
daily-life B1

gain weight

Master the expression 'gain weight' in English. Explore natural examples, pronunciation, and key grammatical tips.
daily-life B1

gasp for air

Learn how to use the phrase 'gasp for air' in English correctly. Discover its physical and figurative meanings with natural examples and clear explanations.
daily-life B2

get a grip

Understand how and when to use the phrase 'get a grip' to tell someone (or yourself) to control their emotions.
daily-life B1

get in the way

Master the English phrase 'get in the way' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural everyday examples, avoid common learner mistakes, and practice.