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daily-life C1

matter of life and death

Learn how to use the idiom 'matter of life and death' to describe extremely urgent or critical situations in everyday English.
daily-life B2

money doesn't grow on trees

Understand the exact meaning of the classic English idiom 'money doesn't grow on trees' and how to use it when warning someone to avoid wasteful spending.
daily-life B2

nest egg

Discover what a 'nest egg' is in English and how to use this common financial idiom to talk about your long-term savings, retirement plans, and financial security.
daily-life A2

never mind

Understand how to use 'never mind' to dismiss a topic or tell someone not to worry about something.
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daily-life C1

olive branch

Learn how to use the idiom 'olive branch' to describe a gesture of peace or reconciliation. See natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

on cloud nine

Master the English idiom 'on cloud nine.' Learn its meaning, see how native speakers use it, and practice with real-life example sentences.
daily-life B2

on edge

Learn the meaning of the English idiom 'on edge,' how to use it in daily conversation, and see natural examples of this common expression.
daily-life B2

on the go

Discover how to use 'on the go' in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice with real examples.
daily-life B2

on the mend

Learn the meaning of 'on the mend' with practical examples, common mistakes, and pronunciation. Perfect your casual English.
entertainment B2

one-hit wonder

Discover what 'one-hit wonder' means in English and how to use it to describe artists with only one famous success.
daily-life B2

out of shape

What does 'out of shape' mean? Find out how to use this common English idiom to describe physical fitness, with examples and exercises.
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daily-life B2

over the moon

Learn how to use the idiom 'over the moon' to express extreme happiness. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises here.
academic C1

pave the way

Learn how to use 'pave the way' to describe how early achievements make future developments possible.
daily-life C1

pay dividends

Learn how to use the idiom 'pay dividends' to describe efforts that bring great benefits in the future.
daily-life B2

pay through the nose

Learn the meaning and origin of 'pay through the nose' to describe paying way too much money for something.
daily-life B2

peace of mind

Learn how to use 'peace of mind' to describe a state of mental tranquility, security, and freedom from worry.
food-cooking B2

piping hot

Discover the meaning of 'piping hot' and how to use this common English idiom to describe hot food and drinks.
relationships C1

play hard to get

Learn what 'play hard to get' means in dating contexts and how to use this common English idiom to describe pretending to be uninterested in someone.
daily-life C1

point of no return

Discover how to use 'point of no return' to describe a critical moment where a decision or action cannot be undone.
relationships B2

pour one's heart out

Master the English idiom 'pour one's heart out'. Discover how to use it to describe sharing your deepest, most personal feelings and secrets with someone.