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20 expression(s)

business B1

make an appointment

Understand how to use 'make an appointment' to arrange professional meetings, doctor visits, or consultations in English.
daily-life A2

make dinner

Learn the common English collocation 'make dinner' to describe preparing the evening meal.
academic B1

make sense

Learn how to use 'make sense' in academic and everyday English. Find definitions, examples, and common mistakes.
daily-life C1

pressing issue

Understand the formal expression 'pressing issue' to describe urgent problems that need immediate attention.
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daily-life B1

progress steadily

Master the collocation 'progress steadily' with natural examples, practice exercises, and tips to avoid common learner mistakes in daily conversations.
daily-life B2

quench your thirst

Learn how to use the phrase 'quench your thirst' to describe satisfying your need for water or drinks, and discover its metaphorical uses in daily English conversations.
daily-life B1

reach a decision

Learn how to use 'reach a decision' naturally in English. Explore clear definitions, realistic examples, common learner mistakes, and useful practice exercises.
entertainment B1

release an album

Learn how to use the collocation 'release an album' to talk about musicians making their music available to the public.
daily-life B1

set an alarm

Learn how to use 'set an alarm' in English. Master this essential daily expression with natural examples, common mistakes, and exercises.
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.
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 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 B1

throw a party

Learn how to use the English idiom 'throw a party' naturally. Find meanings, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
business B2

weigh the options

Understand how to use 'weigh the options' when carefully considering different choices before making a decision.
daily-life C1

weighty matter

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'weighty matter' to refer to highly serious, important, or grave issues.
academic B2

conduct research

Learn how to use the formal collocation 'conduct research' to describe academic investigations and scientific studies.
food-cooking A2

fast food

Discover the meaning of fast food, how to use it correctly in English conversations, and avoid common learner mistakes.
travel C1

fleeting visit

Learn how to use the C1 collocation 'fleeting visit' to describe a very brief stay or trip.
relationships B1

go on a date

Learn how to use the common expression 'go on a date' to talk about romantic outings. Discover natural examples, typical mistakes, and practice.
relationships B1

have in common

Learn how to use 'have in common' to talk about shared interests, traits, or experiences. Read natural examples and test your knowledge.