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20 expression(s)

daily-life C1

skating on thin ice

Master the C1 English idiom 'skating on thin ice' and learn how to use it to describe highly risky situations, warnings, or precarious behavior in daily conversations.
daily-life B1

sleep in

Learn the phrasal verb 'sleep in' and how to talk about sleeping late on weekends or days off.
daily-life B2

sleep on it

Understand the idiom 'sleep on it'. Learn how to tell someone you need time before making a big decision with natural examples.
daily-life B2

spitting image

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'spitting image' to describe two people who look exactly alike, especially family members.
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daily-life B1

starving to death

Understand the casual English idiom 'starving to death' completely. Learn how native speakers use this hyperbole to express extreme hunger in daily life.
daily-life A2

sure thing

Learn how to use 'sure thing' in casual English to agree to requests or respond to thanks.
entertainment A2

take a selfie

Learn the casual English expression 'take a selfie'. Find out what it means, see natural examples, and learn how to use it correctly in daily life.
daily-life C1

take the bull by the horns

Learn how to use the C1 idiom 'take the bull by the horns' to confidently describe facing difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situations directly and without delay.
daily-life B1

take your time

Understand how to use 'take your time' to tell someone there is no need to hurry. Examples, mistakes, and practice included.
daily-life B2

talk behind someone's back

Learn what 'talk behind someone's back' means, discover common mistakes, and practice using this common casual English idiom in your daily conversations.
daily-life B1

tell a joke

Master the casual English phrase 'tell a joke' to talk about sharing funny stories in conversation. Learn correct usage, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
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daily-life C1

throw caution to the wind

Discover how to use the C1 English idiom 'throw caution to the wind' to describe making bold, risk-free, or excitingly reckless decisions in your daily life.
daily-life B1

tight on money

Learn how to use the casual phrase 'tight on money' to describe a strict or limited budget. Get examples, common mistakes, and practice sentences.
daily-life C1

tighten your belt

Discover what the English idiom 'tighten your belt' means and how to use it when talking about saving money, cutting down on expenses, and budgeting.
entertainment B1

tune out

Learn the meaning of 'tune out' in English. Discover how to describe ignoring background noise or distractions in casual conversations.
daily-life B2

wind down

Find out how to use the casual phrasal verb 'wind down' to describe relaxing and letting go of tension after a busy day.
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 a flight

Learn what it means to 'catch a flight' in English. Discover how to use this common travel idiom in casual conversations.
entertainment B1

catch up on

Master the phrasal verb 'catch up on' in English. Learn how to talk about catching up on your favorite TV shows, movies, and books.
slang B2

clout chaser

Want to know what a 'clout chaser' is? Learn how to describe someone who does anything for online fame and social media attention in this quick guide.