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Informal expressions for everyday speech

daily-life B1

get real

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'get real' to tell someone to be realistic. Improve your spoken English with natural examples and practice.
business C1

get the ball rolling

Master the casual business idiom 'get the ball rolling'. Learn how to use this phrase to talk about starting an activity, project, or process in English.
daily-life B2

give it a shot

Find out what 'give it a shot' means and how to use it to encourage someone to try something new. Real examples and tips included.
daily-life B2

give someone a hand

Learn how to use the friendly casual idiom 'give someone a hand' to confidently offer help or ask for assistance with physical tasks in everyday English.
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business B2

give the green light

Learn how to use the common idiom 'give the green light' to talk about granting permission or approval for a project to begin.
relationships B2

go back a long way

Learn how to use the casual expression 'go back a long way' to describe long-term friendships and relationships in English.
relationships A2

go out with

Learn how to use the phrase 'go out with' in English. Find the meaning, natural conversational examples, pronunciation guides, and practice exercises.
business B2

go the extra mile

Discover the meaning of "go the extra mile" in English. Learn how to describe outstanding effort in business and daily life with our examples.
entertainment B1

go viral

Discover the meaning of 'go viral', how it is used in modern casual English, and learn from real-life example sentences.
entertainment B2

guilty pleasure

Learn the meaning of 'guilty pleasure' in English. Discover how to talk about the movies, music, or snacks you love but feel slightly embarrassed about.
daily-life B1

hang out

Discover how to use 'hang out' in daily English conversation. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice with natural examples today!
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daily-life A2

have a chat

Learn the casual English expression 'have a chat' to describe having a friendly conversation. Includes real-life examples, common mistakes, and practice.
relationships B2

have a crush on

What does 'have a crush on' mean? Learn how to express romantic attraction in casual English with real-life examples and common mistakes to avoid.
daily-life A2

have a good time

Learn how to use the casual expression 'have a good time' in English. Find everyday examples, common errors, and practice exercises here.
daily-life B1

have a look

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth expression 'have a look' to examine or check something. Find examples and common mistakes here.
daily-life C1

hear it on the grapevine

Learn how to use 'hear it on the grapevine' to talk about rumors and informal news. Explore natural conversational examples and practice.
relationships B2

hit it off

What does 'hit it off' mean? Learn how to use this popular English idiom for relationships with examples and practice.
academic B2

hit the books

Discover the meaning of the popular idiom 'hit the books' and how to use it naturally in casual English conversations.
business C1

hit the ground running

Learn the advanced idiom 'hit the ground running' to describe starting a new job, project, or task with immediate energy and success.
travel B1

hit the road

Discover the meaning of the popular travel idiom 'hit the road' in English. Learn how to use this casual phrase for starting a journey or leaving with real examples.