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Informal expressions for everyday speech

travel B2

catch the sun

Learn how to use the British English expression 'catch the sun' to describe getting a bit sunburned or tanned.
daily-life B1

catch up with

Discover how to use the casual phrasal verb 'catch up with' to talk about meeting friends, getting life updates, or reaching the same level as others in English.
daily-life B1

catch up

Master the common phrasal verb 'catch up' in English. Find real-life conversational examples, pronunciation guides, practice exercises, and common mistakes.
relationships B1

cheat on

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'cheat on' to talk about relationship infidelity. See natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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entertainment C1

chew the scenery

Discover the theatrical idiom 'chew the scenery' and learn how to describe overacting or dramatic behavior.
business A2

coffee break

Learn how to use the expression 'coffee break' in English. Find definition, daily examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

cost an arm and a leg

Discover the meaning of 'cost an arm and a leg' and how to use this common idiom to talk about very expensive items.
entertainment B1

couch potato

Discover the meaning of the casual idiom 'couch potato' in English. Learn how to describe someone who spends too much time watching TV.
academic B1

cram for an exam

Master the casual English idiom 'cram for an exam'. Learn what it means, see real-life examples, and practice using it correctly in daily conversations.
daily-life C1

cry over spilled milk

Understand the common idiom 'cry over spilled milk'. Learn what it means, how to use it in daily English conversations, and practice with real examples.
daily-life C1

curiosity killed the cat

Discover the meaning and origin of 'curiosity killed the cat'. Learn how to use this classic English idiom in everyday conversations with practical examples.
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daily-life C1

don't count your chickens before they hatch

Master the idiom 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' with natural everyday examples, common learner mistakes, and practical exercises.
daily-life B2

face the music

Understand the idiom 'face the music' with natural examples, explanations, and interactive exercises to improve your real-world English skills today.
daily-life B1

figure out

Understand the common phrasal verb 'figure out' in English. Get clear explanations, natural examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises here.
daily-life C1

fit as a fiddle

Understand the English idiom 'fit as a fiddle' to describe being in perfect physical health. Learn correct usage, common mistakes, and practice.
academic C1

food for thought

Understand the common English idiom 'food for thought'. Learn how to use this phrase to describe something that is worth thinking about seriously and deeply.
business C1

game changer

Learn how to use the idiomatic business expression 'game changer' to describe revolutionary ideas or products.
daily-life B1

get along with

Master the phrasal verb 'get along with' to describe friendly relationships. See natural examples and learn key grammar rules.
relationships B1

get back together

Learn what 'get back together' means, how to use it in casual English conversations, and see real-life examples of this common relationship expression.
relationships B2

get on like a house on fire

Master the British/Australian idiom 'get on like a house on fire' to describe people who hit it off immediately and get along incredibly well.