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Informal expressions for everyday speech

food-cooking B1

doggy bag

Discover what a 'doggy bag' is and how to politely ask to take your restaurant leftovers home.
entertainment B2

drop the ball

Understand the idiom 'drop the ball' to describe a mistake or failure in responsibility, with natural examples.
food-cooking B2

eat like a horse

Discover how to use the casual English idiom 'eat like a horse' to describe someone with a massive appetite. Learn its meaning, tone, and common mistakes.
slang C1

fanum tax

Understand the internet slang term 'fanum tax,' used to describe jokingly stealing a bite of a friend's food.
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food-cooking B2

finger-licking good

Learn the casual English idiom "finger-licking good" to describe delicious, messy food. Find meanings, examples, and common mistakes.
travel B2

fleabag hotel

Learn what a 'fleabag hotel' is, how to use this casual slang term, and common errors to avoid.
entertainment B1

follow back

Explore the popular social media term 'follow back' to describe the action of subscribing to someone's online profile in return for them subscribing to yours.
travel A2

for here or to go

Understand the common restaurant phrase 'for here or to go' used when ordering food to eat at the venue or take away.
entertainment B1

game over

Understand how to use the classic gaming expression 'game over' both literally in video games and metaphorically to describe situations that are completely ruined.
daily-life B2

get cold feet

Understand the popular English idiom 'get cold feet'. Learn what it means, see real-world examples, and find out how to avoid common mistakes.
daily-life B1

get down

Learn the casual meanings of the phrasal verb 'get down,' from feeling sad and discouraged to focusing deeply on work, or even having fun on the dance floor.
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daily-life B2

get mugged

Learn the meaning of the casual B2 expression 'get mugged.' Understand how to talk about street robberies safely and naturally in everyday English conversations.
relationships B2

get on someone's nerves

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'get on someone's nerves' to naturally express your annoyance or irritation with someone's repetitive and bothersome behavior.
academic B1

get through

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'get through' to talk about completing difficult academic tasks or surviving tough exams.
relationships A2

get together

Master the casual A2 phrasal verb 'get together' to describe meeting up socially with friends or starting a romantic relationship in everyday spoken English conversations.
slang B1

glow up

Master the slang term 'glow up' to describe a dramatic and positive transformation in someone's appearance, style, or confidence.
daily-life A2

go out

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'go out' to talk about leaving your home to socialise, have fun, or date someone.
food-cooking B1

grab a bite

Learn how to use the casual English phrase 'grab a bite' to suggest getting a quick, informal meal or snack with friends, family, or colleagues during a busy day.
slang B2

hard pass

Learn how to use the slang expression 'hard pass' to politely or humorously decline an offer with absolute certainty.
entertainment A2

have fun

Discover how to use the common everyday phrase 'have fun' to wish someone a good time or describe an enjoyable experience.