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daily-life C1

sever ties

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'sever ties' to describe ending a relationship or association completely.
daily-life C1

severance pay

Learn the formal term 'severance pay,' the compensation given to laid-off employees. Explore real examples and correct usage for C1 English learners.
daily-life B2

shake like a leaf

Discover how to use 'shake like a leaf' to describe extreme nervousness or cold in natural English conversations.
daily-life B1

shift work

Discover the meaning of 'shift work' with clear explanations, realistic examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Improve your daily English vocabulary today.
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daily-life B1

show someone around

Learn how to use 'show someone around' to describe guiding guests or new colleagues. Includes examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

show the way

Find out how to use the useful English phrase 'show the way' to guide people physically to their destination or to lead others by setting a great example.
daily-life B2

sick and tired of

Learn how to use 'sick and tired of' to express strong annoyance and impatience with repetitive, negative situations.
daily-life A2

sit down

Learn how to use the phrasal verb "sit down" naturally in English. Understand its meanings, polite alternatives, pronunciation, and common grammar mistakes.
daily-life B1

sit comfortably

Discover how to use the common English phrase 'sit comfortably' in daily conversations. Learn its meaning, view natural examples, and avoid common mistakes.
daily-life C1

sit on the fence

Master the casual idiom 'sit on the fence' to describe someone who avoids choosing a side in an argument or decision.
daily-life C1

skating on thin ice

Master the C1 English idiom 'skating on thin ice' and learn how to use it to describe highly risky situations, warnings, or precarious behavior in daily conversations.
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daily-life B2

slack off

Learn the meaning of the phrasal verb 'slack off'. See real-life examples and practical exercises to improve your English.
daily-life B1

sleep in

Learn the phrasal verb 'sleep in' and how to talk about sleeping late on weekends or days off.
daily-life B1

sleep like a log

Learn the meaning of 'sleep like a log', a common English idiom used to describe sleeping very deeply and soundly without waking up.
daily-life B2

sleep on it

Understand the idiom 'sleep on it'. Learn how to tell someone you need time before making a big decision with natural examples.
slang B1

sleep on

Master the slang phrase 'sleep on' to talk about underestimating, ignoring, or failing to appreciate something great.
daily-life B2

slip my mind

Learn how to use 'slip my mind' to politely explain that you forgot something. Real examples, mistakes, and practice.
daily-life B2

slip of the tongue

Understand the idiom 'slip of the tongue' with clear explanations, real-life examples, and common mistakes to avoid when speaking English naturally.
entertainment B2

slow burner

Understand the term 'slow burner' to describe books, movies, or shows that build excitement gradually.
daily-life A2

slow down

Learn how to use 'slow down' to ask someone to reduce their speed, talk more slowly, or relax in daily life.