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20 expression(s)

entertainment C1

steal the show

Learn the meaning of 'steal the show' in English. Discover how to use this common idiom with examples, practice exercises, and pronunciation tips.
entertainment B2

steal the spotlight

Discover the meaning of 'steal the spotlight' and how to use it when someone captures all the attention in a situation.
entertainment C1

swan song

Discover the meaning of 'swan song,' an idiom used to describe a person's final performance, work, or activity before retirement or death.
daily-life B1

take advantage of

Master the expression 'take advantage of' to describe utilizing opportunities or unfairly exploiting situations in English.
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daily-life B1

take care of

Learn the versatile phrase 'take care of' to talk about looking after people, handling tasks, and solving problems in English.
daily-life B2

take something for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take something for granted,' see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this common English idiom.
travel C1

take the scenic route

Discover the meaning of 'take the scenic route,' how to use it literally and figuratively in English, and see real-life example sentences.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.
travel C1

thumb a ride

Learn what 'thumb a ride' means, how to use this casual travel idiom in English conversations, and see natural examples of hitchhiking expressions.
relationships B2

tie the knot

Learn the casual idiom 'tie the knot' and how to use it when talking about getting married.
business C1

touch and go

Discover the meaning of 'touch and go' in business English. Learn how to use this phrase to describe risky, uncertain, or precarious situations.
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business B2

touch base

Master the business idiom 'touch base'. Learn how to use it to briefly contact or catch up with someone in a professional setting.
travel C1

travel far and wide

Master the neutral idiom 'travel far and wide' to describe traveling extensively across a vast geographic area or many different countries.
travel B2

travel on a shoestring

Master the expression 'travel on a shoestring' to talk about backpacking and traveling on an extremely tight budget.
entertainment C1

under the radar

Learn how 'under the radar' describes things that go unnoticed, undetected, or receive little public attention.
daily-life B2

under the weather

Learn how to use 'under the weather' to say you are feeling slightly sick or unwell in English. See natural examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

up in the air

What does 'up in the air' mean? Discover how to use this casual English idiom to describe uncertain or undecided plans.
daily-life B1

up to date

Learn the meaning of "up to date" with natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises. Improve your English vocabulary today!
business C1

uphill battle

Discover how to use the English idiom 'uphill battle' to describe highly challenging tasks and difficult business situations that require immense effort to win.
business C1

vicious circle

Learn how to use the professional English phrase 'vicious circle' to describe a recurring problem where one bad situation continuously causes another worse one.