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Informal expressions for everyday speech

daily-life B2

hit the sack

Discover the meaning of 'hit the sack', a popular casual English idiom used when you are extremely tired and ready to go to sleep.
business B2

in the loop

Learn the meaning of the casual business idiom "in the loop". Find out how to use it to stay informed and well connected at work with examples.
travel C1

in the middle of nowhere

Learn the common English idiom 'in the middle of nowhere' to describe a remote, isolated place far from any towns, cities, or major roads.
daily-life C1

it takes two to tango

Master the idiom 'it takes two to tango' to describe shared responsibility in conflicts. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
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travel C1

itchy feet

Discover the meaning of the casual English idiom "itchy feet." Learn how to use it to describe a strong desire to travel or move around.
academic C1

ivory tower

Learn what 'ivory tower' means, how to use it in casual academic contexts, and see natural example sentences.
business B2

keep someone posted

Discover how to use the idiom 'keep someone posted' in casual business communications to promise regular updates on a project.
entertainment B2

keep you on the edge of your seat

Discover the meaning of 'keep you on the edge of your seat' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe thrilling movies, books, and sports.
daily-life B2

keep your fingers crossed

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep your fingers crossed' to express hope for a positive outcome or wish someone good luck in English.
daily-life C1

kill two birds with one stone

Master the casual English idiom "kill two birds with one stone" to describe accomplishing two tasks with a single action.
relationships B2

lead someone on

Learn the meaning of 'lead someone on' to describe giving false hope in romantic relationships.
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relationships C1

leave someone in the lurch

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'leave someone in the lurch' and how to use it to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation.
travel B2

live out of a suitcase

Learn the meaning of 'live out of a suitcase' and how to use this common English idiom to describe constant travel.
entertainment B2

live up to the hype

Learn the meaning of 'live up to the hype.' Find out how to say whether a highly anticipated movie, game, or show was actually as good as promised.
travel B2

local hotspot

Learn how to use the phrase 'local hotspot' to describe popular, lively places that residents love to visit. Expand your travel and conversational vocabulary.
business B2

lose track of

Learn how to use the phrase "lose track of" in conversational English. Understand its meaning with natural examples and useful practice activities.
daily-life C1

make a long story short

Master the casual transition phrase "make a long story short" to skip unnecessary details and get straight to the point in conversations.
travel C1

make a pit stop

Learn how to use the casual travel idiom 'make a pit stop' to describe taking a quick break during a road trip or journey.
daily-life B2

make fun of

How to use the casual English phrase 'make fun of'. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and see real conversational examples.
daily-life B1

make up your mind

Learn how to use the idiom 'make up your mind' to talk about making decisions. Includes natural examples and common mistakes.