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20 expression(s)

daily-life B2

best of both worlds

Discover the meaning of 'best of both worlds' with natural example sentences. Learn how to use this common English idiom to describe enjoying two different benefits at once.
daily-life C1

bite off more than you can chew

Learn how to use the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' to describe taking on too much responsibility or overcommitting.
entertainment C1

blow your own trumpet

Learn how to use the idiom 'blow your own trumpet' to describe boasting, with practical examples and common mistakes.
relationships C1

bury the hatchet

Learn the meaning of "bury the hatchet" and how to use it to describe making peace and ending a conflict or argument.
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daily-life C1

by word of mouth

Master the phrase 'by word of mouth' to describe how information or recommendations spread naturally through conversations.
entertainment B2

call the shots

Learn how to use 'call the shots' to describe who is in control or making decisions in any situation.
travel B2

catch a flight

Learn what it means to 'catch a flight' in English. Discover how to use this common travel idiom in casual conversations.
daily-life B1

catch your breath

Learn the meaning of 'catch your breath' in English. Discover how to use this common idiom for physical recovery and mental pauses.
food-cooking C1

cook up a storm

Discover the meaning of "cook up a storm," a lively English idiom used to describe preparing a massive, delicious feast with great energy and enthusiasm.
relationships C1

cross paths

Understand how to use "cross paths" to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or having your lives intersect.
daily-life C1

cut to the chase

Learn how to use 'cut to the chase' to ask someone to get straight to the point in casual conversations.
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daily-life B2

don't judge a book by its cover

Find out what 'don't judge a book by its cover' means. Learn how to use this classic English idiom with real-life examples and avoid common mistakes.
business B2

draw the line

Understand how to use 'draw the line' in business English to set clear boundaries, establish limits, and say no to unreasonable demands.
entertainment B2

drop the ball

Understand the idiom 'drop the ball' to describe a mistake or failure in responsibility, with natural examples.
food-cooking B2

eat like a horse

Discover how to use the casual English idiom 'eat like a horse' to describe someone with a massive appetite. Learn its meaning, tone, and common mistakes.
food-cooking B2

finger-licking good

Learn the casual English idiom "finger-licking good" to describe delicious, messy food. Find meanings, examples, and common mistakes.
business B2

gain ground

Learn the meaning of 'gain ground' in business English. See how to use this idiom to describe making progress or winning market share.
entertainment B1

game over

Understand how to use the classic gaming expression 'game over' both literally in video games and metaphorically to describe situations that are completely ruined.
daily-life B2

get cold feet

Understand the popular English idiom 'get cold feet'. Learn what it means, see real-world examples, and find out how to avoid common mistakes.
daily-life B1

get down

Learn the casual meanings of the phrasal verb 'get down,' from feeling sad and discouraged to focusing deeply on work, or even having fun on the dance floor.