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Informal expressions for everyday speech

daily-life B2

recharge your batteries

Learn how to use the idiom 'recharge your batteries' to describe taking a break and restoring your energy. See natural examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

rip off

Find out what the casual English expression 'rip off' means and how to use it both as a verb and a noun to describe being overcharged, cheated, or scammed.
entertainment B1

root for

Learn how to use 'root for' to show support for your favorite sports teams, movie characters, or contestants in English.
daily-life B1

safe and sound

Discover the meaning of 'safe and sound' and how to use this common idiom to describe arriving safely without any harm.
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daily-life B2

scared stiff

Learn the meaning of 'scared stiff,' how to use it in everyday conversation, and see natural examples of this common English idiom.
daily-life A2

see you

Learn how to use the casual English phrase 'see you' to say goodbye to friends and colleagues.
daily-life B2

shake like a leaf

Discover how to use 'shake like a leaf' to describe extreme nervousness or cold in natural English conversations.
daily-life B2

sick and tired of

Learn how to use 'sick and tired of' to express strong annoyance and impatience with repetitive, negative situations.
daily-life C1

sit on the fence

Master the casual idiom 'sit on the fence' to describe someone who avoids choosing a side in an argument or decision.
daily-life C1

skating on thin ice

Master the C1 English idiom 'skating on thin ice' and learn how to use it to describe highly risky situations, warnings, or precarious behavior in daily conversations.
daily-life B2

slack off

Learn the meaning of the phrasal verb 'slack off'. See real-life examples and practical exercises to improve your English.
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daily-life B1

sleep in

Learn the phrasal verb 'sleep in' and how to talk about sleeping late on weekends or days off.
daily-life B1

sleep like a log

Learn the meaning of 'sleep like a log', a common English idiom used to describe sleeping very deeply and soundly without waking up.
daily-life B2

sleep on it

Understand the idiom 'sleep on it'. Learn how to tell someone you need time before making a big decision with natural examples.
slang B1

sleep on

Master the slang phrase 'sleep on' to talk about underestimating, ignoring, or failing to appreciate something great.
daily-life B2

slip my mind

Learn how to use 'slip my mind' to politely explain that you forgot something. Real examples, mistakes, and practice.
daily-life B2

snowed under

What does 'snowed under' mean? Learn how to use this idiom to describe being overwhelmed with work or tasks.
daily-life B2

spitting image

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'spitting image' to describe two people who look exactly alike, especially family members.
daily-life B2

splash out on

Learn how to use the casual English phrasal verb 'splash out on' to describe spending a large amount of money on a special luxury, treat, or celebration.
daily-life B1

starving to death

Understand the casual English idiom 'starving to death' completely. Learn how native speakers use this hyperbole to express extreme hunger in daily life.