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travel C1

local watering hole

Find out what 'local watering hole' means in English. Learn how to use this casual idiom to describe a favorite neighborhood bar or pub.
food-cooking C1

locally sourced

Learn the meaning of 'locally sourced' and see how to use it to describe fresh, sustainable ingredients in culinary contexts.
daily-life A2

long ago

Discover how to use 'long ago' to describe events that happened in the distant past.
daily-life B2

lose track of time

Learn the meaning of 'lose track of time' and how to use it naturally when you get so busy or distracted that you completely forget what time it is.
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daily-life B1

lose weight

Understand how to use 'lose weight' in English. Learn correct grammar, natural examples, and avoid common mistakes.
daily-life B2

lose your cool

Find out how to use the casual English expression 'lose your cool' to describe someone losing their temper, patience, or self-control in a stressful situation.
daily-life B2

lose your head

Learn how to use 'lose your head' to describe someone panicking, getting angry, or acting irrationally.
daily-life B2

lose your touch

Learn the meaning of 'lose your touch' in English. See natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

lose your way

Discover the true meaning of the English expression 'lose your way' with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises to boost your fluency.
daily-life A2

lots of

Learn how to use the casual phrase 'lots of' to talk about large quantities of both countable and uncountable things.
daily-life B1

low on cash

Understand the casual phrase 'low on cash' to describe having very little money available. See natural examples, correct prepositions, and exercises.
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food-cooking A2

main course

Learn how to use the English expression 'main course' to talk about the primary dish of a meal. Perfect for dining out!
daily-life B1

maintain contact

Discover how to use the formal expression 'maintain contact' to describe keeping in touch with friends, colleagues, or clients in professional and daily life.
entertainment B2

make a comeback

Learn how to use 'make a comeback' to describe a return to popularity, success, or active status in entertainment and sports.
daily-life B2

make a fuss

Understand the idiom 'make a fuss' in English. Learn when someone is complaining, worrying, or showing too much excitement over something small.
business A2

make a list

Understand how to use 'make a list' in professional English. Discover common mistakes, real-life examples, and practice questions.
daily-life C1

make a mountain out of a molehill

Master the common English idiom "make a mountain out of a molehill" to describe when someone dramatically exaggerates a minor, trivial issue into a major crisis.
academic B2

make a point

Discover how to use the expression 'make a point' to express ideas clearly in academic and everyday discussions.
daily-life B1

make a recovery

Learn the formal collocation 'make a recovery' to describe the process of getting well again after an illness or injury.
business B1

make an appointment

Understand how to use 'make an appointment' to arrange professional meetings, doctor visits, or consultations in English.