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Informal expressions for everyday speech

relationships C1

have a chip on your shoulder

Master the idiom 'have a chip on your shoulder' to describe someone carrying a grudge or feeling resentful in personal and professional relationships.
relationships A2

have a fight

Learn how to use the phrase 'have a fight' in English to describe an argument or disagreement with someone in your life.
relationships B1

have a heart-to-heart

Learn what it means to 'have a heart-to-heart' in English, with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice.
daily-life B1

have a laugh

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth English expression 'have a laugh' in everyday conversations.
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business B2

have a say

Learn the casual business idiom 'have a say' to describe having influence or the right to express an opinion in decision-making.
relationships C1

have a spat

Learn the meaning of 'have a spat' in English. Discover how to use this expression to describe minor, petty arguments in relationships.
food-cooking B2

have bigger fish to fry

Find out how to use the idiom 'have bigger fish to fry' to explain that you have much more important or urgent matters to attend to than the current minor issue.
relationships B2

have chemistry

Understand the expression 'have chemistry' and how to use it to describe a strong, natural connection between two people in dating or friendship.
entertainment B2

hit a home run

Master the casual idiom 'hit a home run' and learn how to use this baseball metaphor to describe a massive success.
business B2

hit a snag

Learn how to use the idiom 'hit a snag' to describe running into an unexpected problem or obstacle in your business projects.
business B2

hit the jackpot

Learn the meaning of the casual business expression 'hit the jackpot' and how to use it to describe sudden, massive success.
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food-cooking B2

hit the spot

Learn the casual English idiom 'hit the spot'. Find out how to use this phrase to describe food or drink that is absolutely perfect and exactly what you needed.
daily-life A2

hold on

Learn how to use 'hold on' to tell someone to wait, stop, or grip something tightly in daily English conversations.
business B2

hold up

Understand how to use the business-casual phrasal verb 'hold up' to discuss delays, obstacles, and progress.
travel C1

hop, skip, and a jump

Discover how to use the casual, lighthearted idiom 'hop, skip, and a jump' to describe a very short distance or a quick, easy trip in everyday English.
entertainment C1

humblebrag

Learn how to spot and use the term 'humblebrag' to describe a self-deprecating boast.
travel C1

hustle and flow

Learn the casual expression 'hustle and flow' and how to use it to describe navigating the busy yet rhythmic energy of vibrant cities.
business B2

in hot water

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'in hot water' and how to use it in professional yet casual English conversations.
slang B2

internet famous

Learn what 'internet famous' means. Understand how to describe someone well-known on social media but unrecognized by the general public.
slang B1

internet troll

Discover the meaning of 'internet troll' with natural examples. Learn how to identify these online troublemakers and how to handle their provocative comments.