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Informal expressions for everyday speech

slang B1

clean girl

Learn about the 'clean girl' aesthetic, a popular internet slang term for a minimalist, effortless look.
entertainment B1

co-op mode

Learn the gaming term 'co-op mode' (cooperative mode), how it is used in video games, and its metaphorical use in daily life.
slang B1

cringe-worthy moment

Discover the meaning of a cringe-worthy moment, see how native speakers use it to describe highly embarrassing situations, and practice with real examples.
daily-life C1

cry wolf

Master the idiom 'cry wolf' with this guide. Learn its meaning, discover natural conversational examples, and avoid common mistakes in everyday English.
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business B2

cut down on expenses

Learn how to use the phrase 'cut down on expenses' to talk about reducing spending in business and daily life.
daily-life B1

cut out

Master the casual phrasal verb 'cut out' to talk about stopping habits, removing things, or telling someone to stop annoying behavior.
relationships B2

cut somebody some slack

Master the useful English idiom 'cut somebody some slack' to politely ask others to be less critical, more forgiving, or more understanding of someone.
relationships B2

cut someone some slack

Understand the idiom 'cut someone some slack' and learn how to use it to ask for leniency or understanding.
daily-life B1

cut the line

Learn the meaning of 'cut the line' in English. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises for this common daily expression.
relationships C1

dance around the issue

Learn how to use 'dance around the issue' to describe avoiding a direct or difficult conversation, especially in personal relationships.
daily-life B1

dead tired

Explore the meaning of the common casual idiom 'dead tired' in daily English, understand its usage as an intensifier, and practice with real-life examples.
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entertainment B2

die-hard fan

Learn what a die-hard fan is, how to use this common English expression in conversation, and see natural examples.
daily-life C1

do the trick

Learn how to use the English idiom 'do the trick' to describe simple, effective solutions in daily life.
food-cooking B1

drink up

Master the casual phrasal verb 'drink up' in English. Discover its meaning, see natural conversational examples, and learn how to avoid common mistakes easily.
entertainment B2

earworm

Discover the meaning of the word 'earworm', find out how to use it in daily conversations, and explore natural, real-life examples of this common English expression.
entertainment B1

easter egg

Discover what an 'easter egg' means in movies, video games, and software, with natural examples and pronunciation.
food-cooking B1

eat like a bird

Understand the idiom 'eat like a bird' with real examples. Learn how to describe someone who eats very little, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
food-cooking B1

eat up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'eat up' like a native speaker. Understand its exact meaning, discover common mistakes, and practice with our interactive exercises.
entertainment B1

elevator music

Understand the casual expression 'elevator music,' its humorous connotation, and how to use it to describe boring background music.
food-cooking B2

eyes are bigger than your stomach

Master the popular idiom 'eyes are bigger than your stomach'. Learn how to describe taking more food than you can actually eat in natural English conversations.