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20 expression(s)

relationships C1

a pillar of strength

Understand the idiom 'a pillar of strength' to describe someone who provides immense emotional support during tough times.
daily-life C1

abandon all hope

Discover the meaning of 'abandon all hope,' a powerful literary phrase used to describe giving up completely.
daily-life C1

acquire a taste for

Learn the idiom 'acquire a taste for' to describe learning to like new foods or hobbies. Get natural example sentences, practice exercises, and tips.
daily-life B1

after a long day

Discover how to use 'after a long day' to describe the feeling of relaxation after hard work, with real-life examples and exercises.
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daily-life B2

agree on a compromise

Master the phrase 'agree on a compromise' to describe finding middle ground. Learn its meaning, check natural examples, and practice with exercises.
business B2

at a premium

Understand the phrase 'at a premium' in business English. Learn how to describe scarce resources and high-value assets with natural examples.
daily-life B2

attract attention

Discover the meaning of 'attract attention' and how to use this common collocation in everyday English.
travel B2

backseat driver

Learn the meaning of 'backseat driver' and how to use it to describe someone who gives unwanted advice.
daily-life C1

banish from your mind

Learn how to use 'banish from your mind' to describe deliberately stopping yourself from thinking about something negative or unhelpful.
relationships C1

bare one's soul

Learn the meaning of 'bare one's soul'. Discover how to use this deep expression to describe revealing your innermost thoughts and feelings in relationships.
entertainment B2

be a crowd-pleaser

Learn the meaning of 'be a crowd-pleaser' and how to use this phrase to describe things that are guaranteed to make a large audience happy.
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relationships C1

be in someone's good books

Master the idiom 'be in someone's good books' to describe being in favor with someone, featuring natural examples and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

be in two minds

Master the idiom "be in two minds" to describe indecision in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-life examples.
relationships B1

be on your own

Discover the meaning and usage of 'be on your own.' Learn how to describe being alone, independent, or self-sufficient.
slang B1

beast mode

Understand the slang expression 'beast mode' and how to use it when describing intense focus, effort, or power.
daily-life B2

beat the traffic

Learn how to use the phrase 'beat the traffic' to describe leaving early to avoid heavy road congestion in daily English.
daily-life B2

beg for mercy

Learn the meaning and dramatic or playful usage of the phrase 'beg for mercy' in everyday English.
business B2

below the belt

Learn the idiom 'below the belt' in business contexts. Discover how to describe unfair criticism or behavior in casual professional English.
daily-life C1

bend to someone's will

Master the advanced English idiom 'bend to someone's will.' Learn how to describe giving in to pressure or control in relationships and daily life.
daily-life C1

betray a trust

Find out what 'betray a trust' means and how to use this expression to describe broken confidence or loyalty in personal and professional relationships.