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20 expression(s)

relationships B2

get on like a house on fire

Master the British/Australian idiom 'get on like a house on fire' to describe people who hit it off immediately and get along incredibly well.
daily-life B1

get over

Master the phrasal verb 'get over' to describe recovering from an illness, a breakup, or a difficult situation.
daily-life B1

get real

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'get real' to tell someone to be realistic. Improve your spoken English with natural examples and practice.
business C1

get the ball rolling

Master the casual business idiom 'get the ball rolling'. Learn how to use this phrase to talk about starting an activity, project, or process in English.
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daily-life B2

give it a shot

Find out what 'give it a shot' means and how to use it to encourage someone to try something new. Real examples and tips included.
daily-life B2

give someone a hand

Learn how to use the friendly casual idiom 'give someone a hand' to confidently offer help or ask for assistance with physical tasks in everyday English.
relationships B2

give someone space

Learn how to use 'give someone space' in English. Find out what this relationship phrase means, see real examples, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
business B2

give the green light

Learn how to use the common idiom 'give the green light' to talk about granting permission or approval for a project to begin.
relationships B2

go back a long way

Learn how to use the casual expression 'go back a long way' to describe long-term friendships and relationships in English.
business B2

go the extra mile

Discover the meaning of "go the extra mile" in English. Learn how to describe outstanding effort in business and daily life with our examples.
relationships B2

have a crush on

What does 'have a crush on' mean? Learn how to express romantic attraction in casual English with real-life examples and common mistakes to avoid.
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relationships B1

have a lot in common

Discover how to use the phrase 'have a lot in common' to talk about shared interests, hobbies, and personalities in English. Includes practice.
daily-life C1

hear it on the grapevine

Learn how to use 'hear it on the grapevine' to talk about rumors and informal news. Explore natural conversational examples and practice.
relationships B2

hit it off

What does 'hit it off' mean? Learn how to use this popular English idiom for relationships with examples and practice.
academic B2

hit the books

Discover the meaning of the popular idiom 'hit the books' and how to use it naturally in casual English conversations.
business C1

hit the ground running

Learn the advanced idiom 'hit the ground running' to describe starting a new job, project, or task with immediate energy and success.
entertainment C1

hit the right note

Master the idiom 'hit the right note' to describe saying or doing something that is perfectly suited to a particular audience or situation.
travel B1

hit the road

Discover the meaning of the popular travel idiom 'hit the road' in English. Learn how to use this casual phrase for starting a journey or leaving with real examples.
daily-life B2

hit the sack

Discover the meaning of 'hit the sack', a popular casual English idiom used when you are extremely tired and ready to go to sleep.
travel C1

hustle and bustle

Learn how to use the idiom 'hustle and bustle' to describe busy, noisy, and active environments like cities or markets.