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daily-life C1

turn a blind eye

Discover the meaning of 'turn a blind eye' in English. Learn how to describe ignoring bad behavior with natural examples, common errors, and practice exercises.
technology C1

under the hood

Learn the casual tech idiom 'under the hood' to talk about the underlying code, mechanics, or internal workings of software and hardware systems.
business B2

up to speed

Discover how to use the casual business idiom 'up to speed' to describe bringing someone or getting yourself fully updated with the latest information.
daily-life A2

walk away

Understand the meaning of 'walk away' in English, including its literal physical meaning and its figurative use in relationships.
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relationships C1

walk on eggshells

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'walk on eggshells' and how to use it to describe tense relationship situations.
relationships B2

walking on air

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'walking on air' and how to use it to describe extreme happiness, excitement, and elation in relationships and daily life.
relationships B2

water under the bridge

Discover how to use the common idiom 'water under the bridge' to describe past problems, arguments, or conflicts that have been forgiven and no longer matter.
relationships B2

wear your heart on your sleeve

Learn the meaning of 'wear your heart on your sleeve' and discover how to use this common English idiom to describe showing your emotions openly and honestly.
relationships B1

welcome someone with open arms

Learn how to use 'welcome someone with open arms' to show warmth, hospitality, and acceptance in English.
relationships B2

whisper sweet nothings

Discover the romantic English idiom 'whisper sweet nothings' and learn how to use it to describe affectionate, private conversations between partners.
daily-life B2

wiped out

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'wiped out' to describe extreme physical exhaustion after a long day, complete with natural examples and practice.
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food-cooking B2

wolf down

Learn the meaning of 'wolf down' and how to use it to describe eating food very quickly and greedily.
business B2

work out the kinks

Learn how to use the casual business idiom 'work out the kinks' to describe fixing minor problems or flaws in a plan, system, product, or process.
food-cooking B2

work up an appetite

Learn how to use 'work up an appetite' to describe doing physical activity to make yourself hungry before a meal.
academic C1

wrap your head around

Understand how to use the common C1 expression 'wrap your head around' to describe trying to comprehend a highly complex, abstract, or difficult concept.
business C1

wreak havoc

Learn how 'wreak havoc' is used in business to describe situations causing massive disruption, chaos, or damage.
daily-life B2

year in, year out

Learn how to use the common English time idiom 'year in, year out' to describe actions, events, or habits that happen consistently every single year without fail.
business C1

your days are numbered

Discover the meaning of 'your days are numbered' and see how this idiom is used in business contexts to describe a career, project, or product that is about to end.
relationships C1

a shoulder to cry on

Discover the meaning of 'a shoulder to cry on' with natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
business B2

across the board

Discover how to use 'across the board' to describe changes or policies that affect everyone or everything in a group.