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travel A2

check in

Master the phrasal verb 'check in' for travel. Learn how to use it at hotels, airports, and clinics with our natural examples, clear definitions, and common mistakes.
travel B1

check out

Master the phrasal verb 'check out' to confidently leave hotels or investigate interesting things.
entertainment C1

chew the scenery

Discover the theatrical idiom 'chew the scenery' and learn how to describe overacting or dramatic behavior.
business B2

circle back

Discover the meaning of the professional English phrase 'circle back'. Learn how to use it to follow up on discussions, projects, or decisions later in a business setting.
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academic B2

cite sources

Learn how and why to use the academic phrase 'cite sources' correctly in essays and research papers.
daily-life A2

clean up

Discover how to use the phrasal verb 'clean up' in daily English to talk about tidying up spaces, making rooms neat, and organizing your home.
relationships B2

clear the air

Understand the idiom 'clear the air' in English. Learn how to use it to describe resolving conflicts and misunderstandings in daily relationships.
entertainment B2

cliffhanger ending

What is a 'cliffhanger ending'? Learn how to describe stories, TV show episodes, or books that leave you suspended in suspense.
business B2

climb the corporate ladder

Learn how to use the idiom 'climb the corporate ladder' to describe career advancement and promotion within a company structure.
relationships B1

close friend

Understand the meaning of 'close friend' and how to describe deep, trusting friendships in English.
business A2

coffee break

Learn how to use the expression 'coffee break' in English. Find definition, daily examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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daily-life B2

come up with

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'come up with' to talk about creating ideas, solutions, or plans.
academic B2

conduct an experiment

Master the academic collocation 'conduct an experiment' with examples, common mistakes, and practice.
academic C1

corroborate findings

Learn the formal academic collocation 'corroborate findings' to describe supporting and confirming research results.
daily-life B2

cost an arm and a leg

Discover the meaning of 'cost an arm and a leg' and how to use this common idiom to talk about very expensive items.
entertainment B1

couch potato

Discover the meaning of the casual idiom 'couch potato' in English. Learn how to describe someone who spends too much time watching TV.
academic B1

cram for an exam

Master the casual English idiom 'cram for an exam'. Learn what it means, see real-life examples, and practice using it correctly in daily conversations.
academic B2

critical thinking

Learn the meaning of critical thinking, how to use it in academic contexts, and common mistakes to avoid.
entertainment B2

critically acclaimed

What does 'critically acclaimed' mean? Learn how to use this formal English phrase to describe highly praised movies, books, and plays.
daily-life C1

cry over spilled milk

Understand the common idiom 'cry over spilled milk'. Learn what it means, how to use it in daily English conversations, and practice with real examples.