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business B2

off the top of your head

Learn how to use 'off the top of your head' in business and casual conversations to give quick estimates without checking facts.
food-cooking B1

olive oil

Understand the term 'olive oil', how to use it in context, and common collocations in English cooking. Improve your everyday kitchen and food vocabulary today.
business C1

on a pro-rata basis

Master the business term 'on a pro-rata basis' with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to calculate and discuss proportional allocations in formal English.
business B2

on a shoestring budget

Learn how to use the business phrase "on a shoestring budget" to describe running a project or startup with very little money. See natural examples.
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food-cooking B1

on an empty stomach

Discover how to use the phrase 'on an empty stomach' in English to describe doing activities, especially drinking or taking medicine, without eating first.
relationships B2

on speaking terms

Discover the meaning of 'on speaking terms', how it describes relationship dynamics, and how to use it correctly.
academic B2

on the contrary

Master the academic phrase 'on the contrary'. Learn how to contrast statements, read formal examples, and practice using this transition correctly.
travel A2

on the corner

Discover how to use 'on the corner' to describe locations and give directions in English. Perfect for A2 learners and travelers navigating new cities.
travel B2

on the house

Learn the meaning of the common phrase 'on the house' and how restaurants, bars, and hotels use it to offer free items.
relationships B2

on the same wavelength

Understand what it means to be 'on the same wavelength' with someone in casual and relationship contexts.
business B2

on the verge of

Learn how to use 'on the verge of' in business contexts to describe something that is about to happen very soon.
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travel B1

one-way street

Learn the meaning of 'one-way street' in English. Find useful daily examples, common learner mistakes, and interactive exercises.
business B1

open a branch

Learn the business term 'open a branch' to describe company expansion. Find clear explanations, natural examples, and practice.
business A2

open a file

Learn how to use the common computer and office phrase 'open a file' correctly in English with natural examples.
academic B1

open-ended question

Learn how to use and identify 'open-ended question' in academic and everyday communication. See examples, common mistakes, and practice.
business B2

open to negotiation

Understand how to use 'open to negotiation' to signal flexibility in business deals, salaries, and contracts.
relationships B1

open up to

Master the phrasal verb 'open up to' in English. Understand how to use it to talk about sharing feelings and building trust.
entertainment B1

open-world game

Learn what an 'open-world game' is, how to use it in conversation, and see real-life examples.
academic A2

open your book

Master the common classroom instruction 'open your book' in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-life examples of how to use it.
relationships B1

open your heart

Learn the meaning of 'open your heart' and how to use this expression to describe sharing your deepest feelings and showing vulnerability in relationships.