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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life A2

just a moment

Learn how to use "just a moment" to politely ask someone to wait in daily English conversations. See common mistakes, natural examples, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

just in time

Master the expression 'just in time' to describe doing things at the very last moment. Includes natural example sentences, common mistakes, and practice.
daily-life A2

just now

Learn how to use 'just now' to talk about things that happened a very short time ago in English conversation.
daily-life B1

keep a promise

Learn how to use the common English collocation 'keep a promise' correctly in daily conversations, complete with natural examples and typical learner mistakes.
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daily-life B1

keep a secret

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'keep a secret' in daily conversation. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, and avoid common learner mistakes.
daily-life B2

keep an open mind

Discover how to use 'keep an open mind' in English. Learn the meaning, correct usage, and see natural conversation examples of this common phrase.
daily-life B1

keep fit

Discover how to use the British-favored English expression 'keep fit' in daily conversations with examples and practice.
daily-life C1

keep the wolf from the door

Learn the casual idiom 'keep the wolf from the door,' which means to earn just enough money to buy food and survive.
daily-life B2

keep your head above water

Learn how to use 'keep your head above water' to describe managing difficult financial or busy situations.
daily-life B2

keep your head

Master the idiom 'keep your head' to talk about staying calm and rational in difficult or stressful situations.
daily-life C1

keep your options open

Discover how to use the phrase 'keep your options open' to describe avoiding making a final decision too early.
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daily-life B1

kill time

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'kill time' to describe passing the time while waiting for something. Includes examples and practice.
daily-life B2

knock on wood

Learn how to use the idiom 'knock on wood' (or 'touch wood') to ward off bad luck in English conversations.
daily-life A2

last night

Master the phrase 'last night' to talk about events that happened during the previous evening or night.
daily-life A2

last week

Master the usage of "last week" to talk about past events in English. Learn common mistakes, natural examples, and how to use it in conversation.
daily-life B2

launch a product

Master the phrase "launch a product" to describe introducing a new item or service to the market, with natural examples and practice.
daily-life C1

leave in the lurch

Learn the casual English idiom 'leave in the lurch' to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation when they need your help the most.
daily-life C1

leave to chance

Master the English idiom 'leave to chance' to talk about letting things happen by luck or coincidence rather than planning them carefully.
daily-life B2

leftovers

Master the word 'leftovers' in English. Learn how to describe remaining food from a meal with natural examples and clear explanations.
daily-life C1

let bygones be bygones

Understand how to use the idiom 'let bygones be bygones' to suggest forgiving past grievances and moving forward.