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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B1

join a lobby

Learn the gaming term 'join a lobby'. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
entertainment B1

jump scare

Master the term 'jump scare' to talk about those sudden, startling moments in horror movies and video games.
business C1

jump the gun

Understand the idiom 'jump the gun' with natural examples. Learn how to describe someone acting too early or making premature decisions in business.
business B2

keep a close eye on

Learn how to use 'keep a close eye on' in business contexts. Discover how to naturally talk about monitoring projects, budgets, and competitor activities.
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relationships C1

keep tabs on

Master the casual idiom 'keep tabs on' to describe monitoring or watching someone closely. Perfect for natural English conversations and relationship dynamics.
daily-life C1

keep under wraps

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'keep under wraps' with natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises to improve your casual English.
travel C1

keep your eyes peeled

Learn the meaning of the casual travel idiom 'keep your eyes peeled' with natural examples, pronunciation, common mistakes, and interactive practice.
slang B1

keyboard warrior

Discover the meaning of 'keyboard warrior,' a term used for people who behave aggressively online but not in real life.
relationships B2

kiss and tell

What does 'kiss and tell' mean? Learn how to use this casual relationship idiom to describe sharing private romantic details.
entertainment B1

laugh-out-loud funny

Discover how to use 'laugh-out-loud funny' to describe something that is absolutely hilarious and makes you laugh out loud.
relationships C1

lead someone up the garden path

Discover how to use 'lead someone up the garden path' to describe deceiving or misleading someone by giving them false hope or information.
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slang B2

loud budgeting

Discover 'loud budgeting', the viral financial trend of proudly and openly telling your friends and family that you cannot afford something to save money.
slang B1

lurk online

Understand what it means to lurk online, why social media users do it, and how to use this common internet slang term in your daily English.
relationships B2

make a move

Learn how to use the casual English phrase 'make a move' in romantic contexts, complete with natural examples and common mistakes.
travel C1

make tracks

Discover the meaning of the casual travel idiom 'make tracks' and how to use it when you need to leave somewhere in a hurry.
slang B2

manifesting this

Learn what 'manifesting this' means in modern internet slang. Discover how people use it to express strong hope and focus positive energy on future outcomes.
food-cooking B1

messy eater

Discover what a 'messy eater' is in English. Learn how to describe someone who drops food or makes a mess while eating, with natural examples.
slang B1

mind blown

Learn the slang expression 'mind blown'. Discover how to describe moments of extreme amazement, shock, or realization.
slang B2

nepo baby

Discover the meaning of 'nepo baby', a popular, casual term used to describe celebrities who succeeded in their careers because of their famous or powerful parents.
food-cooking B2

not my cup of tea

Discover how to politely decline invitations or express that you do not enjoy a specific activity using the common and casual idiom 'not my cup of tea'.