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relationships B2

get on someone's nerves

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'get on someone's nerves' to naturally express your annoyance or irritation with someone's repetitive and bothersome behavior.
daily-life B2

get out of hand

Learn how to use the idiom 'get out of hand' to describe situations that become chaotic or uncontrollable.
relationships C1

go through a rough patch

Learn the meaning of "go through a rough patch" and how to describe a temporary period of difficulty in a relationship or life.
daily-life B2

hit the nail on the head

Learn how to use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in daily English. Find clear explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises here.
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business B2

in the black

Learn the business idiom 'in the black'. Discover how to talk about profitability and positive financial status in English.
business B2

in the red

Understand what 'in the red' means in business. Learn how to describe financial losses and negative balances in English.
entertainment B2

in the spotlight

Learn how to use "in the spotlight" to describe being the center of attention. Get natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
daily-life B2

in the zone

Discover the meaning of the casual idiom 'in the zone'. Find out how to describe peak focus, productivity, and mental flow in English.
business B2

keep a straight face

Learn the meaning of 'keep a straight face' and how it is used in casual business situations when trying to avoid laughing or showing amusement.
business B1

keep someone in the loop

Learn how to use 'keep someone in the loop' to stay updated and keep your team informed in professional English conversations.
daily-life B2

keep your chin up

Learn how to use 'keep your chin up' to encourage someone facing a difficult situation. See natural examples and common mistakes.
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entertainment B2

keep your eye on the ball

Master the idiom 'keep your eye on the ball' to talk about staying focused and avoiding distractions.
relationships B2

level with you

Learn the idiom 'level with someone'. Understand how to use it when you want to speak completely honestly, openly, and directly.
business B2

lose ground

Master the business idiom 'lose ground'. Learn how to describe falling behind competitors or losing market share.
academic C1

lose one's train of thought

Discover what it means to lose your train of thought, especially during academic lectures or professional presentations, and how to use it naturally.
daily-life B2

make do

Learn how to use 'make do' to talk about managing or getting by with limited resources or less-than-ideal situations.
daily-life B2

make of

Discover how to use 'make of' to ask for or express opinions and interpretations about situations, people, or news.
entertainment B2

music to my ears

Learn the meaning of 'music to my ears', see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using this common idiom.
food-cooking B1

my mouth is watering

Learn how to use the natural English idiom 'my mouth is watering' to express that a dish looks, smells, or sounds absolutely delicious and makes you want to eat.
entertainment B1

on the air

Learn the meaning of the classic English idiom 'on the air' and how to use it to describe radio, television, and podcast broadcasts in real-time.