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Everyday expressions for daily conversations

daily-life A2

take a shower

Discover how to use "take a shower" correctly in daily English conversations. Learn the difference between American and British variations, plus common learner mistakes.
daily-life B1

take advantage of

Master the expression 'take advantage of' to describe utilizing opportunities or unfairly exploiting situations in English.
daily-life B2

take after

Learn how to use 'take after' to describe inheriting characteristics, behavior, or appearance from family members.
daily-life B1

take care of

Learn the versatile phrase 'take care of' to talk about looking after people, handling tasks, and solving problems in English.
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daily-life B1

take place

Learn how to use 'take place' to talk about scheduled events, meetings, and celebrations. Master this essential B1 English expression with natural examples and practice.
daily-life B2

take something for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take something for granted,' see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this common English idiom.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.
daily-life B2

turn down

Find out how to use 'turn down' to talk about rejecting offers, invitations, or reducing volume and heat.
daily-life B1

turn off

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'turn off' correctly in everyday English conversations with examples and practice.
daily-life B1

turn on

Learn how to use 'turn on' to talk about activating electronic devices, lights, or appliances.
daily-life B2

under the weather

Learn how to use 'under the weather' to say you are feeling slightly sick or unwell in English. See natural examples and common mistakes.
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daily-life B2

up in the air

What does 'up in the air' mean? Discover how to use this casual English idiom to describe uncertain or undecided plans.
daily-life B1

up to date

Learn the meaning of "up to date" with natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises. Improve your English vocabulary today!
daily-life A2

wake up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb "wake up" correctly in daily English. Discover its exact meaning, see natural conversational examples, and avoid common learner mistakes.
daily-life A2

wash the dishes

Learn how to use 'wash the dishes' in English. Master this essential daily life phrase with natural examples, common errors, and practice.
daily-life B1

waste time

Master the essential expression 'waste time' in English. Understand its meaning, learn common prepositions, and practice with natural, conversational examples.
daily-life A2

watch TV

Learn how to use the everyday English phrase 'watch TV' correctly in daily conversations with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice.
daily-life B2

wear out

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'wear out' to talk about damaged items or feeling extremely exhausted.
daily-life C1

whole nine yards

Learn the meaning of 'the whole nine yards' in C1 English. Find out how to use this casual idiom to mean 'everything' or 'all the way'.
daily-life B1

work out

Discover the multiple meanings of 'work out,' from exercising at the gym to finding a solution to a problem.