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20 expression(s)

relationships B2

cut somebody some slack

Master the useful English idiom 'cut somebody some slack' to politely ask others to be less critical, more forgiving, or more understanding of someone.
relationships B2

cut someone some slack

Understand the idiom 'cut someone some slack' and learn how to use it to ask for leniency or understanding.
relationships B2

cut ties with

Learn how to use the idiom 'cut ties with' to describe ending a relationship, friendship, or business connection permanently.
relationships C1

dance around the issue

Learn how to use 'dance around the issue' to describe avoiding a direct or difficult conversation, especially in personal relationships.
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entertainment B2

dark horse

Learn the meaning of 'dark horse' in English. Discover how to use this term for unexpected winners in sports, politics, and competitions.
travel B2

dead end

Learn how to use 'dead end' both literally for roads with no exit and figuratively for situations going nowhere.
daily-life B1

dead tired

Explore the meaning of the common casual idiom 'dead tired' in daily English, understand its usage as an intensifier, and practice with real-life examples.
business B2

do more harm than good

Understand how to use the phrase 'do more harm than good' when discussing actions that have negative consequences despite helpful intentions.
daily-life C1

do the trick

Learn how to use the English idiom 'do the trick' to describe simple, effective solutions in daily life.
relationships C1

drive a wedge between

Discover how to use 'drive a wedge between' to describe actions or people that damage a relationship and cause people to grow apart.
entertainment B2

earworm

Discover the meaning of the word 'earworm', find out how to use it in daily conversations, and explore natural, real-life examples of this common English expression.
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food-cooking B1

eat like a bird

Understand the idiom 'eat like a bird' with real examples. Learn how to describe someone who eats very little, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
entertainment B1

elevator music

Understand the casual expression 'elevator music,' its humorous connotation, and how to use it to describe boring background music.
business C1

err on the side of caution

Learn the formal English idiom 'err on the side of caution'. Understand how to express being safe rather than sorry in business.
entertainment C1

evoke a sense of nostalgia

Learn how to use 'evoke a sense of nostalgia' to describe things that trigger warm, sentimental memories of the past.
entertainment C1

experience a meteoric rise to stardom

Learn how to describe someone who becomes incredibly famous very quickly using this classic idiom.
travel C1

explore uncharted waters

Learn the meaning of 'explore uncharted waters' with natural examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises to boost your advanced English vocabulary.
food-cooking B2

eyes are bigger than your stomach

Master the popular idiom 'eyes are bigger than your stomach'. Learn how to describe taking more food than you can actually eat in natural English conversations.
entertainment B1

fair play

Discover the meaning of 'fair play' in sports and daily life, and how to use it in natural English conversations.
business C1

fall by the wayside

Learn the idiomatic phrase 'fall by the wayside'. See how to use it in casual business conversations to describe abandoned plans.