#idioms — Flitin

daily-life B1

pressed for time

Learn how to use 'pressed for time' to explain when you are in a hurry. See clear examples, common errors, and test your knowledge.

academic B2

pull an all-nighter

Learn the meaning of 'pull an all-nighter', see natural examples, and find out how to use this common academic expression correctly.

business B2

pull through

Discover the meaning of 'pull through' in business, a casual phrasal verb used when surviving a difficult financial situation, tight deadline, or project crisis.

daily-life B2

pull your weight

Find out what 'pull your weight' means in English. Learn how to use this common idiom in teamwork and daily life.

business C1

reap the benefits

Master the business English idiom 'reap the benefits' to describe enjoying the positive results or rewards of hard work, investments, or smart decisions.

daily-life B2

recharge your batteries

Learn how to use the idiom 'recharge your batteries' to describe taking a break and restoring your energy. See natural examples and common mistakes.

daily-life C1

recipe for disaster

Learn how to use 'recipe for disaster' to describe a combination of factors that will inevitably lead to a bad outcome.

entertainment B1

root for

Learn how to use 'root for' to show support for your favorite sports teams, movie characters, or contestants in English.

daily-life B1

run a fever

Discover how to use 'run a fever' naturally to talk about having a high body temperature when you are sick.

daily-life B2

run in the family

Discover the meaning of 'run in the family' and how to use this idiom to talk about inherited traits, talents, or medical conditions.

daily-life B1

safe and sound

Discover the meaning of 'safe and sound' and how to use this common idiom to describe arriving safely without any harm.

daily-life C1

saving grace

Learn how to use the C1 expression 'saving grace' to highlight the one redeeming quality in an otherwise bad situation.

daily-life B2

scared stiff

Learn the meaning of 'scared stiff,' how to use it in everyday conversation, and see natural examples of this common English idiom.

daily-life B2

sick and tired of

Learn how to use 'sick and tired of' to express strong annoyance and impatience with repetitive, negative situations.

daily-life C1

sit on the fence

Master the casual idiom 'sit on the fence' to describe someone who avoids choosing a side in an argument or decision.

daily-life C1

skating on thin ice

Master the C1 English idiom 'skating on thin ice' and learn how to use it to describe highly risky situations, warnings, or precarious behavior in daily conversations.

daily-life B1

sleep like a log

Learn the meaning of 'sleep like a log', a common English idiom used to describe sleeping very deeply and soundly without waking up.

daily-life B2

sleep on it

Understand the idiom 'sleep on it'. Learn how to tell someone you need time before making a big decision with natural examples.

daily-life B2

slip my mind

Learn how to use 'slip my mind' to politely explain that you forgot something. Real examples, mistakes, and practice.

daily-life B2

slip of the tongue

Understand the idiom 'slip of the tongue' with clear explanations, real-life examples, and common mistakes to avoid when speaking English naturally.