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food-cooking B2

pressure cooker

Understand the term 'pressure cooker' in English. Learn how to use it both literally as a kitchen tool and metaphorically for high-stress situations.
daily-life C1

put a damper on

Learn how to use "put a damper on" in English. Understand how to describe things that ruin the mood, with natural examples and tips.
daily-life B2

put into practice

Learn how to use 'put into practice' to describe turning ideas, plans, or theories into real-world actions.
food-cooking B2

put on a spread

Discover how to use the idiom 'put on a spread' to describe preparing a large, impressive feast for guests.
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food-cooking B2

put on the back burner

Discover the cooking-inspired idiom 'put on the back burner' and learn how to use it to describe delaying or deprioritizing tasks.
entertainment C1

reach a fever pitch

Learn how to use 'reach a fever pitch' to describe a state of intense excitement, anticipation, or agitation in entertainment and media.
business C1

reap the rewards

Learn how to use the advanced phrase 'reap the rewards' to describe enjoying the positive results or benefits of hard work, investment, or effort.
daily-life B1

rise to the challenge

Master the idiom 'rise to the challenge' in English. Learn how to describe overcoming difficulties with natural examples and helpful practice.
entertainment B1

score a point

Understand how to use 'score a point' in sports, board games, and everyday arguments.
relationships B1

share a bond

Discover how to use 'share a bond' to talk about deep, meaningful connections between people.
relationships B1

share a laugh

Learn how to use the expression 'share a laugh' to describe enjoying a warm, funny moment together with friends, family members, or your romantic partner.
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entertainment B1

show off

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'show off' to describe boasting or displaying skills proudly.
slang B1

slow burn

Understand the term 'slow burn' used to describe relationships, movies, or processes that develop gradually and build up over time.
entertainment C1

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

Discover how to use the dramatic sports idiom 'snatch victory from the jaws of defeat' to describe winning a contest at the very last second.
relationships C1

spill your guts

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'spill your guts' to describe confessing secrets or expressing raw emotions, with examples and exercises.
entertainment B1

spoil the ending

Learn how to use the phrase 'spoil the ending' when talking about books, movies, and TV shows. Avoid common mistakes with natural examples.
food-cooking B2

spoil your appetite

Understand how to use the common phrase 'spoil your appetite' to talk about eating snacks too close to a main meal.
business C1

stem the tide

Learn how to use the C1 business idiom 'stem the tide' to describe stopping the increase or spread of something unwanted, like financial losses or negative trends.
entertainment B2

straight-to-video

Learn the meaning of 'straight-to-video', how it describes low-budget or unsuccessful movies, and how to use it in conversation.
daily-life C1

take a back seat

Learn the meaning of "take a back seat." Discover how to use this idiom to describe stepping back or letting others take charge.