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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B2

speed run

Discover what a 'speed run' is, learn how it originated in gaming culture, and find out how to use it in both literal and metaphorical everyday English contexts.
slang B1

squad goals

Discover the meaning of 'squad goals'. Learn how to use this popular internet slang to describe ideal friendship groups.
relationships B2

stab someone in the back

Learn how to use the idiom 'stab someone in the back' to describe betrayal and broken trust in English conversations.
entertainment C1

stan a celebrity

Discover the meaning of 'stan a celebrity,' its origins, and how to use this common pop culture slang term in daily English.
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business B2

stand your ground

Learn how to use the idiom 'stand your ground' in business negotiations and discussions to confidently defend your position.
slang B2

stay delulu

Want to know what 'stay delulu' means? Learn how this popular Gen Z slang encourages playful, highly delusional optimism to help you achieve your biggest dreams.
daily-life A2

stay up

Learn how to use the common phrasal verb 'stay up' to describe remaining awake past your bedtime. Discover natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
relationships B2

string someone along

Learn the meaning of 'string someone along' to describe keeping someone in suspense or giving them false hope in a relationship.
business B2

suck it up

Learn the meaning and usage of the casual business expression 'suck it up'. Find real examples, common errors, and practice questions.
entertainment B1

tag a friend

Learn how to use 'tag a friend' in English. This guide explains its meaning, correct usage, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
food-cooking B2

take it with a grain of salt

Learn how to use 'take it with a grain of salt' to express healthy skepticism about information or advice that might be exaggerated or not completely accurate.
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business B2

talk shop

Learn the meaning of the casual business idiom 'talk shop' and how to use it when people discuss work during their free time.
entertainment B2

tear-jerker

Discover what 'tear-jerker' means and how to use this casual term to describe sad, emotional movies, books, or songs.
relationships B1

tell on

Discover the meaning of the casual phrasal verb 'tell on' and how to use it when talking about reporting someone's bad behavior.
relationships B1

tell someone off

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'tell someone off' in casual English to describe speaking angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
business B2

think it over

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'think it over' to politely ask for time before making a decision.
entertainment B2

throw a curveball

Learn the meaning of 'throw a curveball,' how to use it in casual conversations, and see natural English examples.
slang B1

throwback Thursday

Learn how to use 'throwback Thursday' (or #TBT) to share nostalgic memories and old photos on social media.
food-cooking C1

to die for

Learn how to use the casual, hyperbolic idiom 'to die for' to describe food, drinks, or experiences that are absolutely outstanding and delicious.
slang C1

trauma dumping

Discover what 'trauma dumping' means, how it differs from venting, and how to use this modern slang term naturally.