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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life C1

augment your income

Discover the formal expression 'augment your income' and how to use it to describe earning extra money or supplementing your salary.
daily-life C1

authorise a payment

Learn the formal financial expression 'authorise a payment' to describe giving official permission for a money transaction.
daily-life C1

avert a crisis

Learn how to use the formal English collocation 'avert a crisis' to describe preventing a major disaster or problem before it happens.
daily-life B1

avoid the rush hour

Learn how to use the phrase 'avoid the rush hour' to talk about skipping heavy traffic and busy commute times in daily English.
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daily-life C1

awaken your senses

Discover the meaning of 'awaken your senses' and how to use this sensory expression to describe stimulating experiences.
daily-life C1

back up your claims

Learn how to use the phrase 'back up your claims' to describe supporting assertions with evidence or proof.
daily-life C1

baffle the experts

Understand how to use 'baffle the experts' to describe a mystery or phenomenon that completely confuses specialists.
daily-life C1

balance the budget

Learn how to use 'balance the budget' to describe managing finances so that expenses do not exceed income.
daily-life C1

banish from your mind

Learn how to use 'banish from your mind' to describe deliberately stopping yourself from thinking about something negative or unhelpful.
daily-life C1

bargain for a better deal

Master the phrase 'bargain for a better deal' to talk about negotiating lower prices, better terms, or superior conditions in daily life.
daily-life C1

barrage of criticism

Learn how to use 'barrage of criticism' to describe a large volume of negative feedback or attacks directed at someone all at once.
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daily-life B2

base on facts

Learn how to use the phrase 'base on facts' to talk about truth, evidence, and logical arguments in English.
daily-life B2

be in two minds

Master the idiom "be in two minds" to describe indecision in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-life examples.
daily-life B2

beat the traffic

Learn how to use the phrase 'beat the traffic' to describe leaving early to avoid heavy road congestion in daily English.
daily-life B1

because of the rain

Learn how to use the phrase 'because of the rain' in English. Read natural examples, correct common grammar mistakes, and practice with exercises.
daily-life B2

become aware of

Understand how to use 'become aware of' to describe the moment you realize or notice something in your surroundings or life.
daily-life B1

before the meeting

Understand how to use the phrase 'before the meeting' to schedule tasks and prepare for discussions in professional and daily life.
daily-life B2

beg for mercy

Learn the meaning and dramatic or playful usage of the phrase 'beg for mercy' in everyday English.
daily-life A2

begin the lesson

Learn how to use the phrase 'begin the lesson' in daily English conversations and classroom settings with examples and practice.
daily-life B2

behave badly

Master the expression 'behave badly' to describe poor conduct or inappropriate actions in daily English.