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relationships B2

pop the question

Find out what 'pop the question' means in casual English. Learn how to use this popular relationship idiom naturally with examples and practice.
travel C1

red-eye flight

Master the casual travel term 'red-eye flight' to describe overnight airline travel and sound like a native English speaker.
daily-life B2

ring a bell

Learn the idiom 'ring a bell' to express that something sounds familiar but you cannot quite remember the details.
daily-life B2

run into

Master the casual English phrasal verb 'run into' to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or encountering problems.
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daily-life B1

show up

Improve your spoken English by mastering the casual phrasal verb 'show up' to talk about arriving at events, making unexpected appearances, or arriving late.
academic B1

skip class

Understand the casual English expression 'skip class'. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and test your knowledge easily.
daily-life C1

speak of the devil

Learn how to use the idiom 'speak of the devil' when someone you are talking about suddenly appears. Master this casual C1 English phrase.
entertainment B2

spoiler alert

Learn how and when to use the popular casual phrase 'spoiler alert' in English conversations to avoid accidentally ruining movie or book endings for others.
daily-life C1

steal someone's thunder

Learn how to use 'steal someone's thunder' to describe when someone takes attention or praise away from another person. Essential C1 English.
travel C1

thumb a ride

Learn what 'thumb a ride' means, how to use this casual travel idiom in English conversations, and see natural examples of hitchhiking expressions.
relationships B2

tie the knot

Learn the casual idiom 'tie the knot' and how to use it when talking about getting married.
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business C1

touch and go

Discover the meaning of 'touch and go' in business English. Learn how to use this phrase to describe risky, uncertain, or precarious situations.
travel B2

tourist trap

Discover what a 'tourist trap' is and how to use this phrase to describe overpriced, crowded travel destinations.
entertainment B2

tune in

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'tune in' to talk about watching, listening, or paying attention to broadcasts and shows.
entertainment B1

turn up the music

Discover how to use the casual phrase 'turn up the music' to talk about increasing volume and energy in social settings with native examples.
daily-life B2

up in the air

What does 'up in the air' mean? Discover how to use this casual English idiom to describe uncertain or undecided plans.
business C1

uphill battle

Discover how to use the English idiom 'uphill battle' to describe highly challenging tasks and difficult business situations that require immense effort to win.
entertainment B1

waste of time

Find out what the common English expression 'waste of time' means. Learn how to use it in casual conversations with clear examples and interactive exercises.
travel C1

watch your back

Understand the idiom 'watch your back' to warn someone to be careful, alert, and aware of potential dangers while traveling.
daily-life C1

whole nine yards

Learn the meaning of 'the whole nine yards' in C1 English. Find out how to use this casual idiom to mean 'everything' or 'all the way'.