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relationships C1

cross paths

Understand how to use "cross paths" to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or having your lives intersect.
food-cooking C1

culinary masterpiece

Learn how to use "culinary masterpiece" to describe an exceptionally prepared, visually stunning, and delicious dish that showcases a chef's ultimate skill.
travel B2

customs declaration

Understand what a 'customs declaration' is and how to fill it out when traveling internationally.
daily-life C1

cut to the chase

Learn how to use 'cut to the chase' to ask someone to get straight to the point in casual conversations.
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food-cooking B1

daily special

Learn what a 'daily special' is at a restaurant and how to ask about it when dining out.
travel C1

declare goods

Learn the formal meaning of 'declare goods' at customs. Discover correct usage, examples, and common mistakes for international travelers.
food-cooking B2

deep fry

Master the cooking term "deep fry" in English. Learn its definition, how to use it in sentences, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
academic C1

delve into

Discover the meaning of 'delve into' in academic English. Learn how to use this formal phrasal verb to describe researching or examining topics in great detail.
technology C1

digital detox

Understand the concept of a 'digital detox', discover how to use it in everyday conversation, and learn why taking a break from screens is highly beneficial.
food-cooking B1

doggy bag

Discover what a 'doggy bag' is and how to politely ask to take your restaurant leftovers home.
daily-life B2

don't judge a book by its cover

Find out what 'don't judge a book by its cover' means. Learn how to use this classic English idiom with real-life examples and avoid common mistakes.
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travel A2

double room

Understand what a double room is, the bed configurations to expect, and how to book one for your next vacation.
academic C1

draw a parallel

Learn to use the formal academic idiom 'draw a parallel' to compare two different situations, events, or ideas and highlight their similarities.
business B2

draw the line

Understand how to use 'draw the line' in business English to set clear boundaries, establish limits, and say no to unreasonable demands.
entertainment B2

drop the ball

Understand the idiom 'drop the ball' to describe a mistake or failure in responsibility, with natural examples.
travel B1

duty free

Learn what 'duty free' means at international airports and how to use it correctly in conversation. Perfect your travel vocabulary with examples.
food-cooking B2

eat like a horse

Discover how to use the casual English idiom 'eat like a horse' to describe someone with a massive appetite. Learn its meaning, tone, and common mistakes.
food-cooking B1

eat out

Discover how to use the common English phrasal verb 'eat out' to describe dining at a restaurant, cafe, or diner instead of cooking and eating your meals at home.
travel B2

embark on

Discover how to use the formal expression 'embark on' to describe starting a new journey or major project.
travel B2

excess baggage

Learn what 'excess baggage' means in travel terminology and how to avoid paying extra fees at the airport.