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relationships B2

arrange a get-together

Discover how to use 'arrange a get-together' to describe planning informal social gatherings with friends or family.

entertainment B2

belt out

Master the phrasal verb 'belt out' to describe singing or playing music loudly and with great energy.

entertainment B2

get a kick out of

Learn the idiomatic expression 'get a kick out of' to describe finding something highly amusing, fun, or enjoyable.

food-cooking B1

heat it up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'heat it up' in English. See natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.

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relationships C1

give someone the cold shoulder

Learn how to use 'give someone the cold shoulder' to describe intentionally ignoring or being unfriendly to someone in social situations.

food-cooking B2

sour grapes

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'sour grapes' and learn how to use it to describe someone who disparages something they secretly want but cannot obtain.

relationships B1

tell on

Discover the meaning of the casual phrasal verb 'tell on' and how to use it when talking about reporting someone's bad behavior.

daily-life B1

ask around

Discover the meaning of 'ask around' in English. Learn how to use this common phrasal verb with examples, mistakes to avoid, and practice.

daily-life C1

bad blood

Discover the meaning of 'bad blood' in English. Learn how to describe long-standing anger or resentment between people with natural examples and tips.

relationships C1

be the big spoon

Find out what 'be the big spoon' means in relationships and how to use this warm, casual English expression to talk about cuddling and physical closeness with partners.

food-cooking B2

finger-licking good

Learn the casual English idiom "finger-licking good" to describe delicious, messy food. Find meanings, examples, and common mistakes.

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