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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

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snowed under

What does 'snowed under' mean? Learn how to use this idiom to describe being overwhelmed with work or tasks.
daily-life A2

so much

Learn how to use 'so much' to emphasize large amounts of uncountable things or express strong feelings. Read examples and tips.
daily-life A2

some people

Master the phrase 'some people' to talk about specific groups of individuals in everyday English.
daily-life B1

sooner or later

Learn how to use 'sooner or later' to express that something is inevitable and will definitely happen in the future.
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sound familiar

Master the phrase 'sound familiar' to ask if someone recognizes a name, story, or situation. Examples, tips, and practice included.
daily-life B2

speak your mind

Master the expression 'speak your mind' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and practice using it to sound more confident in English.
daily-life B2

spitting image

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'spitting image' to describe two people who look exactly alike, especially family members.
daily-life B2

splash out on

Learn how to use the casual English phrasal verb 'splash out on' to describe spending a large amount of money on a special luxury, treat, or celebration.
daily-life B2

spoilt for choice

Understand the idiom 'spoilt for choice' (or 'spoiled for choice'). Learn how to express having too many great options.
daily-life A2

stand up

Discover how to use "stand up" in everyday English. Learn the physical action meaning, figurative expressions, pronunciation, and how to avoid common mistakes.
daily-life B1

starving to death

Understand the casual English idiom 'starving to death' completely. Learn how native speakers use this hyperbole to express extreme hunger in daily life.
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daily-life B1

stay healthy

Learn how to use 'stay healthy' in everyday English. Find definitions, examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

stay in touch

Master the phrase 'stay in touch' to maintain communication with friends, colleagues, or family members over time.
daily-life C1

storm in a teacup

Learn the British idiom 'storm in a teacup' to describe a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about something trivial. See natural daily-life examples.
daily-life B1

strike up a friendship

Learn how to use 'strike up a friendship' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

stumbling block

Learn how to use the idiom 'stumbling block' to describe obstacles or difficulties that temporarily prevent progress in daily life and work.
daily-life A2

sure thing

Learn how to use 'sure thing' in casual English to agree to requests or respond to thanks.
daily-life B1

take a deep breath

Learn how to use 'take a deep breath' to describe breathing in fully or calming down in stressful situations.
daily-life B1

take a day off

Master the expression 'take a day off' to talk about taking a single day of leave from work or study.
daily-life B1

take a message

Learn how to use the phrase 'take a message' when answering phone calls for someone else. See examples and practice.