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travel B2

highway overpass

Understand what a 'highway overpass' is and how to use this common road feature in directions and navigation.
travel B2

historical landmark

Learn how to use the term 'historical landmark' to describe famous, culturally significant places in English.
entertainment B2

hit a home run

Master the casual idiom 'hit a home run' and learn how to use this baseball metaphor to describe a massive success.
business B2

hit a snag

Learn how to use the idiom 'hit a snag' to describe running into an unexpected problem or obstacle in your business projects.
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business B2

hit the jackpot

Learn the meaning of the casual business expression 'hit the jackpot' and how to use it to describe sudden, massive success.
food-cooking B2

hit the spot

Learn the casual English idiom 'hit the spot'. Find out how to use this phrase to describe food or drink that is absolutely perfect and exactly what you needed.
business B1

hold a discussion

Learn how to use the formal business expression 'hold a discussion' to describe organizing or participating in structured conversations and meetings.
business B2

hold a press conference

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'hold a press conference' to describe official media announcements.
entertainment B2

hold an audition

Master the phrase 'hold an audition' to describe the process of testing performers for roles in the entertainment industry.
daily-life B2

hold back

Learn how to use 'hold back' to describe restraining emotions, delaying progress, or keeping secrets in daily English conversation.
daily-life A2

hold on

Learn how to use 'hold on' to tell someone to wait, stop, or grip something tightly in daily English conversations.
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business B2

hold up

Understand how to use the business-casual phrasal verb 'hold up' to discuss delays, obstacles, and progress.
entertainment B1

home advantage

Learn the sports and entertainment concept of 'home advantage' and how to use it correctly in English.
travel C1

home away from home

Master the idiom 'home away from home' to describe a comfortable place you visit often.
travel C1

hop, skip, and a jump

Discover how to use the casual, lighthearted idiom 'hop, skip, and a jump' to describe a very short distance or a quick, easy trip in everyday English.
entertainment B1

host a show

Learn the expression 'host a show' with natural examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
entertainment B2

host a tournament

Learn how to use 'host a tournament' to describe organizing and running a competitive sporting or gaming event.
travel B1

hostel dorm

Learn what a hostel dorm is, how to use it in travel contexts, and common mistakes to avoid when booking budget accommodations.
food-cooking A2

hot drink

Learn the common English phrase 'hot drink' and how to use it naturally when offering or ordering warm beverages.
travel B2

hotel bellhop

Learn what a hotel bellhop does, how to ask them for assistance with your luggage, and the typical tipping etiquette when staying at a hotel.