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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment C1

wooden acting

Learn what 'wooden acting' means, see natural examples, and understand how to use this common film critique term.
slang B1

yas queen

Understand the origin and meaning of 'yas queen,' a high-energy slang phrase used to show strong agreement, excitement, or support.
slang A2

add friend

Learn how to use the social media term 'add friend' in daily English. Understand how to talk about connecting with new people on different online platforms.
relationships B2

air dirty laundry

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'air dirty laundry' and discover how to use it to describe sharing private, personal relationship issues in public.
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daily-life B2

alive and kicking

Find out what the idiom 'alive and kicking' means. Learn how to use it in daily conversations to show that someone or something is still active and healthy.
relationships B2

all talk

Discover what 'all talk' means in relationships and everyday life. Learn how to describe someone who makes promises but doesn't follow through.
entertainment C1

armed to the teeth

Learn the meaning of 'armed to the teeth' and how to use it to describe being heavily equipped with weapons or tools in casual and entertainment contexts.
relationships B1

ask around about

What does 'ask around about' mean? Learn the correct usage, common mistakes, and practice with examples.
entertainment B1

attend a gig

Master the casual English expression 'attend a gig'. Learn its precise meaning, see how native speakers use it in conversation, and practice with exercises.
travel C1

back of beyond

Discover the meaning of 'back of beyond' and learn how to use this British-origin English idiom to describe extremely remote, isolated places on your travels.
slang A2

bad vibes

Discover the meaning of 'bad vibes' in English. Learn how to describe negative energy, uncomfortable situations, or bad feelings in casual conversation.
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relationships C1

be an open book

Learn what it means to 'be an open book' and how to describe someone who is highly expressive, transparent, and easy to understand.
entertainment B2

be a tough crowd

What does 'be a tough crowd' mean? Learn how to use this casual idiom to describe difficult or unresponsive audiences.
relationships C1

be at each other's throats

Learn the meaning of 'be at each other's throats' and how to use it to describe constant, intense arguing between people in relationships.
relationships B1

be crazy about

Discover the meaning of 'be crazy about' in English. Learn how to use this casual expression to talk about love and deep interest.
relationships B2

be on the fence

Master the common English idiom 'be on the fence' to describe being undecided, hesitant, or neutral when making a relationship decision or choice.
relationships B2

be on the same page

Understand the casual English idiom 'be on the same page' and learn how to use it to describe agreement, alignment, and shared understanding in relationships.
business B2

behind closed doors

Understand the idiom 'behind closed doors' to describe private meetings, secret negotiations, and discussions hidden from the public.
slang B2

beige flag

What is a 'beige flag'? Learn this popular relationship slang term used to describe a partner's odd, boring, or quirky habits.
entertainment B2

benchwarmer

What does 'benchwarmer' mean? Learn how to use this sports-derived slang term for someone who rarely gets to participate in activities.