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20 expression(s)

daily-life B1

turn up

Discover the casual meaning of the phrasal verb 'turn up' in English. Learn how to use it to describe people arriving, or lost items suddenly appearing.
business C1

under the wire

Learn how to use 'under the wire' in casual business English. Understand its origin, look at examples, and test your skills.
business C1

up against the wall

Master the casual idiom 'up against the wall'. Understand its meaning in high-pressure business situations with examples and practice.
daily-life B2

walk out

Discover how to use 'walk out' to describe leaving in anger, quitting a job, or protesting in daily English.
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food-cooking B2

wash it down

Learn how to use the phrase 'wash it down' to describe drinking something to help swallow or enjoy food.
relationships B1

why do you ask

Learn how to use 'why do you ask' in relationships and casual chats to find out the underlying reason behind someone's question.
daily-life B2

wiped out

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'wiped out' to describe extreme physical exhaustion after a long day, complete with natural examples and practice.
food-cooking B2

wolf down

Learn the meaning of 'wolf down' and how to use it to describe eating food very quickly and greedily.
business B2

work out the kinks

Learn how to use the casual business idiom 'work out the kinks' to describe fixing minor problems or flaws in a plan, system, product, or process.
daily-life B2

black sheep

Understand how to use the casual idiom 'black sheep' to describe someone who is different or disapproved of by their family.
daily-life B2

bored to tears

Learn the common idiom 'bored to tears' to express extreme boredom in casual English conversations.
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travel C1

catch the travel bug

Learn what 'catch the travel bug' means, how to use it naturally in conversation, and see real-life examples of this popular English idiom.
daily-life A2

come on

Learn how to use 'come on' to encourage someone, show disbelief, or tell them to hurry up in daily conversations.
daily-life B2

cost a fortune

Discover the meaning of 'cost a fortune' in English. Learn how to describe very expensive items using this common, casual, and highly expressive idiom.
daily-life B2

cost a bomb

Discover the meaning of the British/Australian idiom 'cost a bomb'. Learn how to describe very expensive items naturally.
food-cooking B2

dig in

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'dig in' to invite people to start eating, featuring natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

down in the dumps

Discover what 'down in the dumps' means, how to use it to describe feeling sad, and review natural example sentences and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

drop by

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'drop by' in English conversation. Find meaning, examples, and practice here.
daily-life B2

easier said than done

Understand the idiom 'easier said than done' to talk about things that sound simple but are hard to do. Great for natural B2 casual conversations today.
relationships B2

fall head over heels

Learn how to use the popular idiom 'fall head over heels' to describe falling deeply, suddenly, and completely in love with someone in casual conversation.