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daily-life B2

dig up the past

Discover the meaning of the casual English idiom 'dig up the past' and learn how to use it when talking about old memories or secrets.
travel C1

fly by the seat of one's pants

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'fly by the seat of one's pants,' see natural examples, and learn how to use it when talking about unplanned travel experiences.
food-cooking B2

half-baked idea

Understand the English idiom 'half-baked idea'. Learn its meaning, casual usage, and how to avoid common mistakes.
food-cooking B2

in a pickle

Learn the meaning of the casual English idiom 'in a pickle'. Discover how to use it in daily conversations with examples.
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daily-life B2

run a risk

Understand how to use 'run a risk' to talk about taking chances or facing potential dangers in daily life.
relationships B2

start a family

Master the English phrase 'start a family' with this comprehensive guide. Learn its meaning, explore natural conversation examples, and test your skills with exercises.
daily-life B1

walk the dog

Learn how to use the common English expression 'walk the dog' in daily conversations, with natural examples and common mistakes to avoid.
food-cooking B1

all-you-can-eat

Learn the meaning of 'all-you-can-eat' and how to use this common English phrase to describe buffet-style dining, unlimited food options, and pricing.
entertainment C1

armed to the teeth

Learn the meaning of 'armed to the teeth' and how to use it to describe being heavily equipped with weapons or tools in casual and entertainment contexts.
entertainment B1

game plan

Learn how to use 'game plan' to describe strategies in sports, gaming, and life, with natural examples and useful practice exercises.
academic A2

learn by heart

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'learn by heart'. Learn how to use it when talking about memorizing information.
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travel B2

point the way

Master the expression 'point the way' to describe giving directions or showing future trends in travel and daily English.
food-cooking B2

put all your eggs in one basket

Discover the meaning of 'put all your eggs in one basket' and learn how to use this common English idiom about risk management in your daily conversations.
food-cooking B2

sour grapes

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'sour grapes' and learn how to use it to describe someone who disparages something they secretly want but cannot obtain.
daily-life B2

work up

Discover how to use 'work up' to describe building up an appetite, courage, or energy in daily English conversations. Perfect your vocabulary with examples.
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

shake like a leaf

Discover how to use 'shake like a leaf' to describe extreme nervousness or cold in natural English conversations.
travel B1

safe travels

Discover how to use 'safe travels' to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. Learn the correct context, examples, and pronunciation for this phrase.
academic C1

food for thought

Understand the common English idiom 'food for thought'. Learn how to use this phrase to describe something that is worth thinking about seriously and deeply.
daily-life B2

get rid of

Master the common English phrase 'get rid of'. Learn its meaning, see practical examples, avoid common mistakes, and improve your spoken English.