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daily-life B2

out of the blue

Master the popular English idiom "out of the blue" to confidently describe events, news, or messages that happen completely by surprise or without warning.
academic B1

pass with flying colors

Find out what the idiom 'pass with flying colors' means. See how native English speakers use it to describe academic success with examples and practice.
daily-life C1

penny for your thoughts

Learn how to use 'penny for your thoughts' to ask someone what they are thinking. Includes examples, common mistakes, and practice activities.
daily-life C1

picture paints a thousand words

Master the idiom 'a picture paints a thousand words'. Understand how to describe the power of visual communication with examples and practice.
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daily-life B2

piece of cake

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'piece of cake' to describe tasks that are incredibly easy to complete.
business C1

play devil's advocate

Master the English idiom 'play devil's advocate' to express presenting an opposing view for the sake of argument in business meetings and discussions.
relationships B2

pop the question

Find out what 'pop the question' means in casual English. Learn how to use this popular relationship idiom naturally with examples and practice.
daily-life B2

pull someone's leg

Discover the meaning of the common English idiom "pull someone's leg" and learn how to use it naturally when teasing someone or playing a harmless, friendly joke.
entertainment B2

put on a show

Master the phrase 'put on a show' to describe both performing on stage and pretending to feel a certain way.
business C1

raise the bar

Learn how to use the idiom 'raise the bar' to talk about raising standards and expectations in professional or casual settings.
daily-life C1

read between the lines

Discover the meaning of 'read between the lines' with natural examples and practice. Learn how to find hidden meanings in everyday English conversations.
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business C1

red tape

Learn how to use the common business term 'red tape' to discuss excessive bureaucracy, official rules, and administrative delays in professional English.
daily-life B2

ring a bell

Learn the idiom 'ring a bell' to express that something sounds familiar but you cannot quite remember the details.
entertainment C1

run the show

Learn how to use the idiom 'run the show' to describe someone who is in complete control of a situation, project, or organization.
daily-life B2

see eye to eye

Learn how to use 'see eye to eye' to talk about agreement and disagreement in both personal and professional English.
entertainment C1

sing someone's praises

Learn the idiom 'sing someone's praises' to express enthusiastic approval, admiration, or high recommendation for someone's work.
daily-life C1

speak of the devil

Learn how to use the idiom 'speak of the devil' when someone you are talking about suddenly appears. Master this casual C1 English phrase.
daily-life B2

spill the beans

Learn how to use the common English idiom "spill the beans" to describe accidentally or intentionally revealing a big secret or surprise before the right time.
entertainment B1

stage fright

Understand what 'stage fright' means, how to use it in conversation, and how to avoid common mistakes with this English idiom.
daily-life C1

steal someone's thunder

Learn how to use 'steal someone's thunder' to describe when someone takes attention or praise away from another person. Essential C1 English.