#idioms — Flitin

business B2

on the back burner

Learn the casual business idiom 'on the back burner'. Find out how to say a project or task is temporarily deprioritized.

food-cooking B1

out of this world

Learn how to use the idiom 'out of this world' to describe food that is absolutely delicious and extraordinary.

entertainment B2

play by ear

Discover what 'play by ear' means, how to use it in conversation, and practice with natural examples.

daily-life B2

play it by ear

Learn the meaning of 'play it by ear' and see how native English speakers use this casual idiom to talk about making flexible plans without a set schedule.

daily-life B2

pull yourself together

Master the English idiom 'pull yourself together' with this guide. Learn its meaning, real-life conversation examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.

business B2

put on hold

Learn how to use the business English idiom 'put on hold' to describe delaying or postponing projects, decisions, or phone calls in a professional way.

slang C1

rent-free in my head

Learn what 'living rent-free in your head' means and how to use this popular slang phrase in casual conversations.

daily-life B2

rule of thumb

Discover the meaning of 'rule of thumb' in English. Learn how to use this common idiom correctly with practical examples and pronunciation tips.

entertainment C1

set the stage

Understand the idiom 'set the stage', how it transitioned from theater to everyday English, and how to use it.

slang B2

side eye

What does 'side eye' mean? Learn how this physical gesture turned into a popular slang term for expressing suspicion, judgment, or disapproval.

slang B1

spill the tea

Learn how to use the popular slang phrase 'spill the tea' to ask for or share juicy gossip and secrets with friends.

relationships B2

stand someone up

Learn how to use the English idiom 'stand someone up' to describe the frustrating situation when a friend or romantic date completely fails to show up for your plans.

travel C1

stone's throw away

Learn the common idiomatic expression 'stone's throw away' to describe close distances. See natural examples, pronunciation, and usage tips.

entertainment C1

strike a chord

Learn the meaning of 'strike a chord', how to use it to describe emotional resonance, and see natural examples.

daily-life B2

swear by

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'swear by' to express strong belief or confidence in the effectiveness of something.

food-cooking A2

sweet tooth

Learn what it means to have a sweet tooth, how to use this common English idiom in daily conversations, and see natural examples.

daily-life B2

take for granted

Learn how to use 'take for granted' in English. This guide explains its meaning, offers natural examples, and highlights common grammar mistakes.

daily-life B1

tell the truth

Learn how to use 'tell the truth' to emphasize honesty or admit something in everyday English conversations.

daily-life B2

the last straw

Learn the meaning of 'the last straw.' Understand how to describe the final minor problem that makes a situation unbearable.

relationships C1

the spitting image of

Master the expression "the spitting image of" to describe someone who looks exactly like someone else, usually a family member.