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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B1

act out

Discover the meaning of 'act out' in English. Learn how to use this phrase in entertainment and daily life with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
slang A2

acting sus

Find out what "acting sus" means, where it came from, and how to use it to describe suspicious or shady behavior.
travel C1

armchair traveler

Learn the meaning of 'armchair traveler' and how to use this common English idiom to describe someone who explores the world from the comfort of home.
slang B1

ate it up

Learn how to use 'ate it up,' a popular slang phrase meaning to perform exceptionally well or to love something enthusiastically.
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entertainment B2

B-list celebrity

Understand what a 'B-list celebrity' is, how the term differs from A-list, and how to use it in casual English conversations.
travel B2

backseat driver

Learn the meaning of 'backseat driver' and how to use it to describe someone who gives unwanted advice.
relationships C1

be in someone's good books

Master the idiom 'be in someone's good books' to describe being in favor with someone, featuring natural examples and practice exercises.
slang A2

be right back

Find out how to use 'be right back' (or BRB) in casual English conversations and text messages to say you will return quickly.
slang B1

beast mode

Understand the slang expression 'beast mode' and how to use it when describing intense focus, effort, or power.
daily-life B2

beat the traffic

Learn how to use the phrase 'beat the traffic' to describe leaving early to avoid heavy road congestion in daily English.
slang B2

bed rotting

Discover what 'bed rotting' means, a popular self-care slang term for spending all day in bed doing nothing.
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slang B1

being extra

Learn the slang expression "being extra" to describe someone who is being dramatic, over-the-top, or doing too much.
business B2

below the belt

Learn the idiom 'below the belt' in business contexts. Discover how to describe unfair criticism or behavior in casual professional English.
entertainment B2

belt out

Master the phrasal verb 'belt out' to describe singing or playing music loudly and with great energy.
daily-life B2

better safe than sorry

Learn how to use "better safe than sorry" in English. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes.
business B2

between a rock and a hard place

Learn how to use the idiom 'between a rock and a hard place' to describe tough business dilemmas where all choices have downsides.
slang B2

big yikes

Master the slang term 'big yikes' to express strong cringe, embarrassment, or shock at a highly awkward situation.
travel A2

bill, please

Learn how to ask for your restaurant check using "bill, please". Discover regional variations and natural ways to pay your tab.
technology B2

binge-watch a show

Learn how to use the popular expression 'binge-watch a show' to describe watching multiple episodes of a TV series in rapid succession.
technology C1

bleeding edge

Discover the meaning of 'bleeding edge', how it differs from cutting edge, and how to use this casual idiom in tech contexts with natural example sentences.