#idioms — Flitin

academic B2

in a nutshell

Understand the idiom 'in a nutshell' to summarize information quickly. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and test your knowledge with exercises.

entertainment C1

in the limelight

Learn the meaning of 'in the limelight', how to use it in daily English, and see natural examples of this C1 entertainment idiom.

daily-life B2

in the long run

Learn how to use the essential phrase 'in the long run' to discuss future consequences, smart long-term investments, and ultimate results in natural English.

business B2

in the loop

Learn the meaning of the casual business idiom "in the loop". Find out how to use it to stay informed and well connected at work with examples.

daily-life C1

it takes two to tango

Master the idiom 'it takes two to tango' to describe shared responsibility in conflicts. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.

academic C1

ivory tower

Learn what 'ivory tower' means, how to use it in casual academic contexts, and see natural example sentences.

daily-life C1

jump on the bandwagon

Learn the meaning of "jump on the bandwagon," see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this popular English idiom.

daily-life B2

keep an eye on

Learn how to use 'keep an eye on' to mean watching or monitoring something closely. Includes examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.

daily-life B1

keep in touch

Master the common English idiom 'keep in touch.' Learn how to tell friends and colleagues you want to stay connected, with real examples.

relationships C1

keep someone at arm's length

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep someone at arm's length' to describe maintaining a healthy distance in personal and professional relationships.

business B2

keep someone posted

Discover how to use the idiom 'keep someone posted' in casual business communications to promise regular updates on a project.

daily-life C1

keep something at bay

Discover how to use "keep something at bay" to describe preventing problems or unwanted things from getting too close or causing harm.

business B2

keep track of

Master the English idiom "keep track of" to talk about monitoring and staying organized. Find clear explanations, examples, and practice exercises here.

daily-life B2

keep up with

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'keep up with' in English. Find explanations, natural examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.

entertainment B2

keep you on the edge of your seat

Discover the meaning of 'keep you on the edge of your seat' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe thrilling movies, books, and sports.

daily-life B2

keep your fingers crossed

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep your fingers crossed' to express hope for a positive outcome or wish someone good luck in English.

daily-life C1

kill two birds with one stone

Master the casual English idiom "kill two birds with one stone" to describe accomplishing two tasks with a single action.

daily-life C1

leave no stone unturned

Learn how to use "leave no stone unturned" to describe a thorough, exhaustive search or investigation in professional and formal contexts.

relationships C1

leave someone in the lurch

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'leave someone in the lurch' and how to use it to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation.

travel B2

live out of a suitcase

Learn the meaning of 'live out of a suitcase' and how to use this common English idiom to describe constant travel.