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Informal expressions for everyday speech

business C1

quick wins

Discover how 'quick wins' can boost team morale and project momentum. Learn the correct usage of this casual business term with natural real-world examples.
slang B2

rage bait

Discover what 'rage bait' means. Learn how to recognize online content designed specifically to make you angry for views and engagement.
slang C1

rage farming

Learn the meaning of 'rage farming,' how internet users exploit anger for engagement, and how to use this slang term in natural conversations.
entertainment B2

rage quit

Learn the exact meaning of 'rage quit', a popular gaming term used when someone quits an activity in anger, and see how to use it in casual English conversations.
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entertainment B2

rain on someone's parade

Learn how to use the idiom 'rain on someone's parade' to describe spoiling someone's plans or excitement.
daily-life C1

reek of

Discover how to use the casual English expression 'reek of' to describe strong, unpleasant physical smells or situations that seem highly suspicious.
travel B1

restaurant leftovers

Learn how to talk about restaurant leftovers—the extra food you take home from a dining experience.
slang B2

rizz up

Learn how to use 'rizz up' in English conversation. Understand this popular Gen Z slang term for charm and romantic persuasion.
business B2

rock the boat

Learn the meaning of the business idiom 'rock the boat', see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
entertainment B1

roll the dice

Understand the idiom 'roll the dice' and how to use it for taking risks or playing games.
relationships B2

rub someone the wrong way

Discover what it means to 'rub someone the wrong way' and how to use this common idiom about mild annoyance in everyday English.
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daily-life B2

run down

Learn how to use 'run down' to describe feeling exhausted, tired, or slightly unwell from overwork in daily English conversation.
relationships B2

run hot and cold

What does it mean when someone runs hot and cold? Learn how to describe mixed signals and emotional inconsistency in English.
relationships A2

run into someone

Learn the meaning of 'run into someone' in English. Discover how to use this common phrasal verb to describe meeting someone by chance.
daily-life A2

run late

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'run late' when you are behind schedule. Discover natural examples, typical learner mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

run off

Discover how to use the phrasal verb 'run off' to describe leaving suddenly or rushing away in casual English.
relationships B1

run out of things to say

Learn the casual phrase 'run out of things to say' and how to describe awkward silences or finished conversations.
daily-life B2

rush in

Master the phrasal verb 'rush in' to describe entering quickly or making hasty decisions in everyday English.
food-cooking B2

rustle up

Discover how to use 'rustle up' to describe quickly making a meal out of whatever ingredients you have available.
daily-life B2

safe bet

Discover the meaning of 'safe bet' and how to use this casual idiom to describe a secure option or highly likely outcome.