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daily-life B1

go on holiday

Learn the British English expression 'go on holiday' to describe taking a vacation.

daily-life C1

grasp the nettle

Master the British English C1 idiom 'grasp the nettle' and discover how to use it to describe tackling unpleasant or difficult tasks with courage and prompt action.

daily-life B1

keep fit

Discover how to use the British-favored English expression 'keep fit' in daily conversations with examples and practice.

daily-life B1

pay rise

Learn the meaning of 'pay rise', how to use it in daily conversation, see examples, and understand the difference between rise and raise in British English.

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daily-life C1

storm in a teacup

Learn the British idiom 'storm in a teacup' to describe a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about something trivial. See natural daily-life examples.

daily-life C1

at the end of my tether

Discover the meaning of the British idiom 'at the end of my tether'. Learn how to express extreme frustration and exhaustion with natural, real-life examples.

entertainment C1

blow your own trumpet

Learn how to use the idiom 'blow your own trumpet' to describe boasting, with practical examples and common mistakes.

travel B2

catch the sun

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

entertainment A2

go to the cinema

Learn how to use 'go to the cinema' correctly in English. Understand regional differences (UK vs. US) and natural sentence patterns.

travel A2

lost property

Find out what the term "lost property" means and how to use it when traveling. Learn how to ask for your lost items at airports, hotels, or train stations.

travel B1

package holiday

Learn what a package holiday is, its pros and cons, and how to use this common British English travel term naturally in daily conversations.