← Home

Neutral

Neutral expressions for any context

business B2

step down

Learn how to use the professional phrasal verb "step down" in corporate settings. Discover its precise meaning, context, and clear examples for your work.
travel B1

street food

Discover the meaning of 'street food' and how to use it when talking about local culinary experiences abroad.
business C1

strike a balance

Learn how to use the business English idiom 'strike a balance' to describe finding a compromise or middle ground between two conflicting options or priorities.
daily-life B1

strike up a friendship

Learn how to use 'strike up a friendship' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
SPONSORED Speak Mango

🎓 Everything English

5 minutes a day! Real-world English in bite-sized cards

⚡️ Bite-sized cards · Native audio guides included

Try Free Preview →
daily-life C1

stumbling block

Learn how to use the idiom 'stumbling block' to describe obstacles or difficulties that temporarily prevent progress in daily life and work.
entertainment B1

subscribe to a channel

Master the phrase 'subscribe to a channel' to talk about following content creators on YouTube, Twitch, or other streaming platforms.
daily-life B1

take a deep breath

Learn how to use 'take a deep breath' to describe breathing in fully or calming down in stressful situations.
daily-life B1

take a day off

Master the expression 'take a day off' to talk about taking a single day of leave from work or study.
daily-life B1

take a message

Learn how to use the phrase 'take a message' when answering phone calls for someone else. See examples and practice.
daily-life A2

take a photo

Master the common English phrase "take a photo". Learn how to use it correctly in daily life, avoid common verb errors, and practice with examples.
daily-life C1

take a toll on

Learn how to use the English idiom 'take a toll on' to describe the gradual, damaging effects of stress, hard work, or difficult situations in daily life.
SPONSORED Speak Mango

🎓 Everything English

5 minutes every morning — your daily English habit delivered

⏰ Daily 5-min habit · Easy snack-sized learning

Start English Habit →
business B2

take on

Learn how to use the versatile phrasal verb "take on" in business contexts. Master expressing accepting new responsibilities, hiring, and handling challenges.
daily-life B1

take up a hobby

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'take up a hobby' in English. This guide covers its meaning, natural examples, common errors, and interactive practice.
relationships B1

talk things over

Discover how to use the expression "talk things over" in English to describe discussing problems, conflicts, or big decisions thoroughly with someone else.
business A2

talk to customers

Learn how to use the phrase 'talk to customers' in business. See natural examples, correct common mistakes, and practice workplace communication.
daily-life B1

tell a lie

Understand the common collocations 'tell a lie' and 'tell lies' to describe not speaking the truth, and how to use them correctly.
daily-life A2

that way

Learn how to use 'that way' to point out directions at a distance or describe a specific method.
daily-life C1

thin end of the wedge

Master the C1 idiom 'thin end of the wedge' to describe small actions that could lead to major, unwanted changes.
academic B1

think over

Understand 'think over' in academic contexts. See how to use this separable phrasal verb with examples and exercises.
daily-life A2

this way

Master the phrase 'this way' to guide people, show directions, or describe how something is done.