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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B1

scroll through social media

Learn how to use 'scroll through social media' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
food-cooking C1

scrumptious meal

Learn how to use 'scrumptious meal' to casually describe an exceptionally delicious and satisfying dinner or lunch.
food-cooking B2

sell like hotcakes

Master the popular English idiom 'sell like hotcakes' to describe products, tickets, or items that are bought very quickly and in large quantities by customers.
relationships A2

send a text

Find out how to use the common phrase 'send a text' to talk about messaging someone on their phone in casual English.
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relationships B2

send mixed signals

Learn what 'send mixed signals' means and how to use it in English conversations about dating and relationships.
relationships B1

set someone up

Discover the meaning of 'set someone up' in relationship contexts, with natural examples and useful practice.
relationships B1

show off to

Learn how to use 'show off to' in English. Understand its meaning, see real-life examples, and practice.
slang B1

shut up

Learn how 'shut up' is used as a friendly slang exclamation of disbelief or shock in casual English conversations.
slang B2

side character

Learn what 'side character' means in modern slang. Discover how to use this term to describe someone who isn't the main focus of a situation.
slang B1

simp for

Learn the casual internet slang 'simp for', meaning to show excessive attention or submissiveness to someone you like.
daily-life B2

sit around

Discover the meaning of 'sit around'. Learn how to use this casual phrasal verb to describe wasting time, being inactive, or relaxing doing nothing.
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daily-life B2

sit back

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'sit back' to describe relaxing, taking it easy, or choosing not to take action. Master its meaning, pronunciation, and examples.
slang B1

slide into

Understand the slang phrase 'slide into' (usually 'slide into DMs'). Learn how to use it when talking about social media messaging.
entertainment C1

sliding into DMs

Learn what 'sliding into DMs' means, how to use this popular social media slang in English conversation, and see real-life examples.
business C1

smell a rat

Understand the casual business idiom 'smell a rat'. Discover its meaning, see natural conversational examples, and practice using it.
business B2

smooth sailing

Discover how to use the idiom 'smooth sailing' in casual business conversations to describe projects or tasks that go without any trouble.
travel B2

soak up the sun

Learn how to use the phrase 'soak up the sun' to talk about relaxing outdoors, enjoying warm weather, and getting some beautiful sunshine on your next vacation.
slang B2

soft boy

Understand the slang term 'soft boy' (or 'softboi'). Learn how this archetype uses sensitivity and artistic interests to appeal to others.
food-cooking B2

sour grapes

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'sour grapes' and learn how to use it to describe someone who disparages something they secretly want but cannot obtain.
travel B2

souvenir hunting

Learn how to use the term 'souvenir hunting' to describe the fun, casual search for unique local gifts and mementos to bring back home from your travels.