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Informal expressions for everyday speech

daily-life C1

storm in a teacup

Learn the British idiom 'storm in a teacup' to describe a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about something trivial. See natural daily-life examples.
daily-life A2

sure thing

Learn how to use 'sure thing' in casual English to agree to requests or respond to thanks.
relationships B2

sweep someone off their feet

Master the romantic idiom 'sweep someone off their feet' to describe sudden, intense love.
daily-life B2

take a rain check

Learn how to politely decline an invitation and reschedule using the common idiom 'take a rain check'.
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entertainment A2

take a selfie

Learn the casual English expression 'take a selfie'. Find out what it means, see natural examples, and learn how to use it correctly in daily life.
daily-life B2

take it or leave it

Discover the meaning of 'take it or leave it'. Learn how to use this expression in negotiations and daily casual conversations.
daily-life C1

take the bull by the horns

Learn how to use the C1 idiom 'take the bull by the horns' to confidently describe facing difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situations directly and without delay.
daily-life B1

take your time

Understand how to use 'take your time' to tell someone there is no need to hurry. Examples, mistakes, and practice included.
daily-life B2

talk behind someone's back

Learn what 'talk behind someone's back' means, discover common mistakes, and practice using this common casual English idiom in your daily conversations.
daily-life B1

tell a joke

Master the casual English phrase 'tell a joke' to talk about sharing funny stories in conversation. Learn correct usage, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life C1

tempest in a teapot

Learn the American English idiom 'tempest in a teapot' to describe unnecessary fuss over a minor issue. Compare it with its British equivalent today.
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daily-life B2

thrilled to bits

Learn the British English idiom 'thrilled to bits,' meaning extremely pleased. See natural examples, correct common errors, and practice.
daily-life B1

throw a party

Learn how to use the English idiom 'throw a party' naturally. Find meanings, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

throw caution to the wind

Discover how to use the C1 English idiom 'throw caution to the wind' to describe making bold, risk-free, or excitingly reckless decisions in your daily life.
daily-life B1

tight on money

Learn how to use the casual phrase 'tight on money' to describe a strict or limited budget. Get examples, common mistakes, and practice sentences.
daily-life C1

tighten your belt

Discover what the English idiom 'tighten your belt' means and how to use it when talking about saving money, cutting down on expenses, and budgeting.
daily-life B1

time's up

Learn how to use 'time's up' in everyday English to say that the allowed period for an activity has ended.
entertainment B1

tune out

Learn the meaning of 'tune out' in English. Discover how to describe ignoring background noise or distractions in casual conversations.
daily-life B2

wind down

Find out how to use the casual phrasal verb 'wind down' to describe relaxing and letting go of tension after a busy day.
travel B1

window shopping

Learn the meaning of 'window shopping', see how to use it in daily and travel conversations, and practice with examples.