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Informal expressions for everyday speech

entertainment B2

hype up

Learn the casual phrasal verb 'hype up' to talk about exciting someone or overpromoting a product.
daily-life B2

in tip-top shape

Learn how to use 'in tip-top shape' to describe excellent physical health or perfect condition. Examples and common mistakes included.
entertainment C1

jump the shark

Learn what 'jump the shark' means, how to use it to describe declining TV shows, and see real-life examples of this casual English idiom.
daily-life C1

keep the wolf from the door

Learn the casual idiom 'keep the wolf from the door,' which means to earn just enough money to buy food and survive.
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daily-life B2

keep your head above water

Learn how to use 'keep your head above water' to describe managing difficult financial or busy situations.
daily-life B2

keep your head

Master the idiom 'keep your head' to talk about staying calm and rational in difficult or stressful situations.
daily-life B1

kill time

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'kill time' to describe passing the time while waiting for something. Includes examples and practice.
daily-life B2

knock on wood

Learn how to use the idiom 'knock on wood' (or 'touch wood') to ward off bad luck in English conversations.
daily-life C1

leave in the lurch

Learn the casual English idiom 'leave in the lurch' to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation when they need your help the most.
slang B2

left no crumbs

Learn the meaning of 'left no crumbs' and discover how to use this popular Gen Z slang phrase to praise someone who did an absolutely flawless and amazing job.
daily-life B2

let off steam

Master the common idiom 'let off steam' to talk about releasing stress, frustration, or built-up energy through physical activity or casual social venting.
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slang B1

live my best life

Learn how to use the popular slang phrase 'live my best life' to describe enjoying yourself completely and without worries.
travel C1

local watering hole

Find out what 'local watering hole' means in English. Learn how to use this casual idiom to describe a favorite neighborhood bar or pub.
daily-life B2

lose your cool

Find out how to use the casual English expression 'lose your cool' to describe someone losing their temper, patience, or self-control in a stressful situation.
daily-life B2

lose your head

Learn how to use 'lose your head' to describe someone panicking, getting angry, or acting irrationally.
daily-life B2

lose your touch

Learn the meaning of 'lose your touch' in English. See natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life A2

lots of

Learn how to use the casual phrase 'lots of' to talk about large quantities of both countable and uncountable things.
daily-life B1

low on cash

Understand the casual phrase 'low on cash' to describe having very little money available. See natural examples, correct prepositions, and exercises.
daily-life B2

make a fuss

Understand the idiom 'make a fuss' in English. Learn when someone is complaining, worrying, or showing too much excitement over something small.
daily-life C1

make a mountain out of a molehill

Master the common English idiom "make a mountain out of a molehill" to describe when someone dramatically exaggerates a minor, trivial issue into a major crisis.