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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life B2

behind the scenes

Understand the meaning of 'behind the scenes' and how to describe unseen work, preparation, or planning.
daily-life B2

bite the bullet

Master the common idiom 'bite the bullet' with natural example sentences, clear explanations, and interactive exercises to boost your English fluency.
daily-life C1

blessing in disguise

Learn the meaning of 'blessing in disguise' to describe bad situations that ultimately lead to positive outcomes. Real examples and practice inside.
daily-life B1

break down

Explore the versatile phrasal verb 'break down' to describe mechanical failures, emotional moments, or dividing complex information into simpler, easy steps.
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daily-life B2

break the ice

Discover how to use the popular idiom 'break the ice' in social situations with realistic examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice to improve.
daily-life A2

brush your teeth

Learn how to use the everyday English phrase 'brush your teeth' correctly in conversation, with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice.
daily-life C1

burn bridges

Master the English idiom 'burn bridges' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural conversation examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
daily-life B2

burn the midnight oil

Understand the idiom 'burn the midnight oil,' see how to use it in daily life, and learn common mistakes.
daily-life B2

by leaps and bounds

Discover how to use the idiom 'by leaps and bounds' to describe rapid progress and incredible growth in your daily English conversations and professional life.
daily-life B1

by the way

Learn how to use the conversational transition 'by the way' to introduce new topics or add quick details.
daily-life B1

call it a day

Discover how to use 'call it a day' to say you are stopping work or an activity. Learn correct usage, pronunciation, and examples.
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daily-life B1

call off

Learn how to confidently use the phrasal verb 'call off' to talk about cancelling planned events, meetings, matches, or agreements in natural daily English.
daily-life B1

carry on

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'carry on' to mean continue doing something in daily English conversations.
daily-life B1

catch up with

Discover how to use the casual phrasal verb 'catch up with' to talk about meeting friends, getting life updates, or reaching the same level as others in English.
daily-life B1

catch up

Master the common phrasal verb 'catch up' in English. Find real-life conversational examples, pronunciation guides, practice exercises, and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

change your mind

Understand how to use 'change your mind' to describe adopting a new opinion, decision, or plan in English.
daily-life A2

clean up

Discover how to use the phrasal verb 'clean up' in daily English to talk about tidying up spaces, making rooms neat, and organizing your home.
daily-life B2

come up with

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'come up with' to talk about creating ideas, solutions, or plans.
daily-life B2

cost an arm and a leg

Discover the meaning of 'cost an arm and a leg' and how to use this common idiom to talk about very expensive items.
daily-life C1

cry over spilled milk

Understand the common idiom 'cry over spilled milk'. Learn what it means, how to use it in daily English conversations, and practice with real examples.