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daily-life B1

catch up

Master the common phrasal verb 'catch up' in English. Find real-life conversational examples, pronunciation guides, practice exercises, and common mistakes.
entertainment C1

chew the scenery

Discover the theatrical idiom 'chew the scenery' and learn how to describe overacting or dramatic behavior.
business B2

circle back

Discover the meaning of the professional English phrase 'circle back'. Learn how to use it to follow up on discussions, projects, or decisions later in a business setting.
relationships B2

clear the air

Understand the idiom 'clear the air' in English. Learn how to use it to describe resolving conflicts and misunderstandings in daily relationships.
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business B2

climb the corporate ladder

Learn how to use the idiom 'climb the corporate ladder' to describe career advancement and promotion within a company structure.
daily-life B2

cost an arm and a leg

Discover the meaning of 'cost an arm and a leg' and how to use this common idiom to talk about very expensive items.
entertainment B1

couch potato

Discover the meaning of the casual idiom 'couch potato' in English. Learn how to describe someone who spends too much time watching TV.
daily-life C1

cry over spilled milk

Understand the common idiom 'cry over spilled milk'. Learn what it means, how to use it in daily English conversations, and practice with real examples.
daily-life C1

curiosity killed the cat

Discover the meaning and origin of 'curiosity killed the cat'. Learn how to use this classic English idiom in everyday conversations with practical examples.
relationships C1

curry favor with

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'curry favor with' to describe someone trying to gain favor or approval through insincere flattery or gifts.
daily-life C1

cut corners

Master the English phrase 'cut corners'. Learn how to describe saving time or money by doing things poorly, with natural examples and practice.
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daily-life C1

devil's advocate

Learn the meaning of 'devil's advocate' in English. Understand how to present opposing arguments in discussions without causing conflict.
daily-life C1

don't count your chickens before they hatch

Master the idiom 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' with natural everyday examples, common learner mistakes, and practical exercises.
relationships B2

drift apart

Learn how to use 'drift apart' to describe relationships that slowly lose closeness over time.
daily-life C1

every cloud has a silver lining

Learn how to use 'every cloud has a silver lining' to find the good in bad situations. Includes natural conversation examples and practice.
daily-life B2

face the music

Understand the idiom 'face the music' with natural examples, explanations, and interactive exercises to improve your real-world English skills today.
relationships A2

fall in love

Learn how to use the classic English idiom 'fall in love' to express deep romantic feelings naturally.
relationships B1

fall out with

Learn how to use 'fall out with' to describe a disagreement that ends a friendship. Check out real examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

fit as a fiddle

Understand the English idiom 'fit as a fiddle' to describe being in perfect physical health. Learn correct usage, common mistakes, and practice.
daily-life B2

get down to business

Learn how to use the idiom 'get down to business' to transition from casual small talk to focusing on the main, important task at hand.