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Informal expressions for everyday speech

slang C1

main character energy

Discover the slang term 'main character energy' and how to describe someone who exudes confidence, charisma, or dramatic flair.
food-cooking B2

melt in your mouth

Learn how to use the expressive English idiom 'melt in your mouth' to describe incredibly tender, delicious, and high-quality food in everyday conversation.
entertainment B2

music to my ears

Learn the meaning of 'music to my ears', see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using this common idiom.
food-cooking B1

my mouth is watering

Learn how to use the natural English idiom 'my mouth is watering' to express that a dish looks, smells, or sounds absolutely delicious and makes you want to eat.
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slang B2

no cap

Learn the meaning of the popular slang phrase 'no cap,' used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or not exaggerating.
business B2

on the back burner

Learn the casual business idiom 'on the back burner'. Find out how to say a project or task is temporarily deprioritized.
food-cooking B1

out of this world

Learn how to use the idiom 'out of this world' to describe food that is absolutely delicious and extraordinary.
travel B2

pit stop

Learn how to use the casual travel expression 'pit stop' to describe a quick pause on a long journey.
entertainment B2

play by ear

Discover what 'play by ear' means, how to use it in conversation, and practice with natural examples.
daily-life B2

play it by ear

Learn the meaning of 'play it by ear' and see how native English speakers use this casual idiom to talk about making flexible plans without a set schedule.
daily-life B2

pull yourself together

Master the English idiom 'pull yourself together' with this guide. Learn its meaning, real-life conversation examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
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slang C1

rent-free in my head

Learn what 'living rent-free in your head' means and how to use this popular slang phrase in casual conversations.
travel B2

rough it

Discover what it means to 'rough it' while traveling or camping, and how to use this casual idiom.
travel B1

safe travels

Discover how to use 'safe travels' to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. Learn the correct context, examples, and pronunciation for this phrase.
relationships A2

say sorry

Learn how to use the common A2 English phrase 'say sorry' in casual relationships to apologize for mistakes, express regret, and maintain healthy connections with others.
technology B1

scroll through

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'scroll through' to describe browsing feeds, photos, or documents on screens. Master this common modern English phrase.
daily-life A2

see you later

Learn how to say goodbye casually using 'see you later'. Explore examples, common pronunciation tips, and practice exercises.
business A2

see you then

Master the casual business phrase 'see you then'. Learn how to confirm meeting times, avoid common errors, and sound natural in professional chats.
daily-life B2

shoot up

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'shoot up' in daily English to describe prices, temperatures, or children growing very quickly and suddenly.
slang B2

side eye

What does 'side eye' mean? Learn how this physical gesture turned into a popular slang term for expressing suspicion, judgment, or disapproval.