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daily-life B2

snowed under

What does 'snowed under' mean? Learn how to use this idiom to describe being overwhelmed with work or tasks.
entertainment C1

sophomore slump

Understand the meaning of 'sophomore slump' in music, sports, and television, with natural examples and common learner mistakes.
daily-life B1

sooner or later

Learn how to use 'sooner or later' to express that something is inevitable and will definitely happen in the future.
daily-life B2

speak your mind

Master the expression 'speak your mind' with this guide. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and practice using it to sound more confident in English.
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daily-life B2

spitting image

Learn how to use the casual idiom 'spitting image' to describe two people who look exactly alike, especially family members.
daily-life B2

splash out on

Learn how to use the casual English phrasal verb 'splash out on' to describe spending a large amount of money on a special luxury, treat, or celebration.
food-cooking B2

split the bill

Learn how to use the expression 'split the bill' naturally when dining out with friends or colleagues.
daily-life B2

spoilt for choice

Understand the idiom 'spoilt for choice' (or 'spoiled for choice'). Learn how to express having too many great options.
daily-life B1

starving to death

Understand the casual English idiom 'starving to death' completely. Learn how native speakers use this hyperbole to express extreme hunger in daily life.
daily-life C1

storm in a teacup

Learn the British idiom 'storm in a teacup' to describe a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about something trivial. See natural daily-life examples.
business C1

strike a balance

Learn how to use the business English idiom 'strike a balance' to describe finding a compromise or middle ground between two conflicting options or priorities.
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daily-life B1

strike up a friendship

Learn how to use 'strike up a friendship' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

stumbling block

Learn how to use the idiom 'stumbling block' to describe obstacles or difficulties that temporarily prevent progress in daily life and work.
relationships B2

sweep someone off their feet

Master the romantic idiom 'sweep someone off their feet' to describe sudden, intense love.
daily-life B1

take a deep breath

Learn how to use 'take a deep breath' to describe breathing in fully or calming down in stressful situations.
daily-life B2

take a rain check

Learn how to politely decline an invitation and reschedule using the common idiom 'take a rain check'.
daily-life C1

take a toll on

Learn how to use the English idiom 'take a toll on' to describe the gradual, damaging effects of stress, hard work, or difficult situations in daily life.
daily-life B2

take it or leave it

Discover the meaning of 'take it or leave it'. Learn how to use this expression in negotiations and daily casual conversations.
daily-life C1

take the bull by the horns

Learn how to use the C1 idiom 'take the bull by the horns' to confidently describe facing difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situations directly and without delay.
daily-life B2

talk behind someone's back

Learn what 'talk behind someone's back' means, discover common mistakes, and practice using this common casual English idiom in your daily conversations.