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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B2

trend on social media

Learn how to use the phrase 'trend on social media' naturally in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, real-life examples, and common learner mistakes.
relationships B1

trust your gut

Discover what 'trust your gut' means and how to use this common casual expression about intuition in relationships and life.
daily-life B1

turn up

Discover the casual meaning of the phrasal verb 'turn up' in English. Learn how to use it to describe people arriving, or lost items suddenly appearing.
technology C1

under the hood

Learn the casual tech idiom 'under the hood' to talk about the underlying code, mechanics, or internal workings of software and hardware systems.
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business C1

under the wire

Learn how to use 'under the wire' in casual business English. Understand its origin, look at examples, and test your skills.
slang B1

unfriend someone

Learn the meaning of the social media term unfriend someone, how it is used in casual conversations, and see natural examples of its usage.
business C1

up against the wall

Master the casual idiom 'up against the wall'. Understand its meaning in high-pressure business situations with examples and practice.
business B2

up to speed

Discover how to use the casual business idiom 'up to speed' to describe bringing someone or getting yourself fully updated with the latest information.
slang B1

villain era

Understand what 'villain era' means and how to use this popular slang term to describe setting boundaries.
relationships C1

walk on eggshells

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'walk on eggshells' and how to use it to describe tense relationship situations.
daily-life B2

walk out

Discover how to use 'walk out' to describe leaving in anger, quitting a job, or protesting in daily English.
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relationships B2

walking on air

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'walking on air' and how to use it to describe extreme happiness, excitement, and elation in relationships and daily life.
food-cooking B2

wash it down

Learn how to use the phrase 'wash it down' to describe drinking something to help swallow or enjoy food.
relationships A2

who told you that

Learn how to use the phrase 'who told you that' to express surprise, disbelief, or curiosity about gossip and rumors.
relationships B2

whisper sweet nothings

Discover the romantic English idiom 'whisper sweet nothings' and learn how to use it to describe affectionate, private conversations between partners.
relationships B1

why do you ask

Learn how to use 'why do you ask' in relationships and casual chats to find out the underlying reason behind someone's question.
business B2

wind up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'wind up' in business contexts to conclude meetings or describe unexpected outcomes. Master this casual B2 expression today.
daily-life B2

wiped out

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'wiped out' to describe extreme physical exhaustion after a long day, complete with natural examples and practice.
food-cooking B2

wolf down

Learn the meaning of 'wolf down' and how to use it to describe eating food very quickly and greedily.
business B2

work out the kinks

Learn how to use the casual business idiom 'work out the kinks' to describe fixing minor problems or flaws in a plan, system, product, or process.