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20 expression(s)

business B2

stand your ground

Learn how to use the idiom 'stand your ground' in business negotiations and discussions to confidently defend your position.
entertainment B2

stay ahead of the game

Learn the idiom 'stay ahead of the game' to describe keeping a competitive edge by planning ahead.
slang A2

stay tuned

Learn what 'stay tuned' means and how to use it in daily English. Perfect for social media updates, exciting announcements, and casual everyday chats.
business B2

suck it up

Learn the meaning and usage of the casual business expression 'suck it up'. Find real examples, common errors, and practice questions.
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daily-life B1

take a chance

Learn how to use the phrase 'take a chance' in daily English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
relationships B1

take a liking to

Find out what 'take a liking to' means in English. Learn how to use this common idiom to describe starting to like someone or something naturally.
business B1

take a look at

Learn how to use the business English phrase 'take a look at' to ask colleagues to review documents, emails, or reports. Improve your workplace communication.
daily-life B1

take a risk

Master the common English phrase 'take a risk' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural everyday examples, and practice using it correctly in conversation.
food-cooking B2

take it with a grain of salt

Learn how to use 'take it with a grain of salt' to express healthy skepticism about information or advice that might be exaggerated or not completely accurate.
relationships B2

take sides

Learn what 'take sides' means and how to use this phrase when discussing conflicts, arguments, and staying neutral in relationships.
business B2

talk shop

Learn the meaning of the casual business idiom 'talk shop' and how to use it when people discuss work during their free time.
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business B2

the driving force

Understand the phrase 'the driving force' and how to use it to describe a person, idea, or factor that motivates and pushes a project forward.
relationships B1

think highly of

Learn how to use 'think highly of' to express respect, admiration, and a good opinion of someone in English.
relationships B2

think twice

Learn the meaning of the common English idiom 'think twice' and how to use it to advise caution.
entertainment B2

throw a curveball

Learn the meaning of 'throw a curveball,' how to use it in casual conversations, and see natural English examples.
relationships B2

throw a tantrum

Learn the meaning of 'throw a tantrum' (or 'temper tantrum') and how to describe childish outbursts of anger in English.
food-cooking C1

to die for

Learn how to use the casual, hyperbolic idiom 'to die for' to describe food, drinks, or experiences that are absolutely outstanding and delicious.
academic C1

tooth and nail

Master the advanced C1 academic idiom 'tooth and nail' to describe fighting, resisting, or competing with extreme energy, determination, and maximum effort.
travel C1

travel incognito

Learn the phrase 'travel incognito' to describe traveling without revealing your true identity.
relationships B1

trust your gut

Discover what 'trust your gut' means and how to use this common casual expression about intuition in relationships and life.