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20 expression(s)

relationships B1

ask around about

What does 'ask around about' mean? Learn the correct usage, common mistakes, and practice with examples.
technology B2

boot up

Learn the meaning of 'boot up' in English. Understand how to use this tech-related phrasal verb correctly in daily conversations.
daily-life B2

break in

Master the phrasal verb 'break in' to discuss illegal entry, interrupting conversations, or making new shoes comfortable.
relationships B2

break off

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'break off' to describe ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or conversation suddenly, cleanly, and decisively.
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daily-life B2

break out

Discover how to use 'break out' to describe sudden events like fires, skin rashes, wars, or escaping from confinement.
academic C1

bring about

Discover how to use 'bring about' in formal and academic writing to describe causing significant changes, developments, or events.
daily-life A2

bring back

Learn how to use 'bring back' to talk about returning items, recalling memories, or restoring old trends in daily English.
business B2

bring down

Learn how to use 'bring down' in business to talk about reducing costs, prices, or rates, as well as causing a failure or fall from power.
business B2

bring in

Learn how to use the business phrasal verb 'bring in' to describe introducing new systems, hiring experts, or generating company revenue.
relationships B2

bring someone closer

Discover how 'bring someone closer' is used to describe strengthening emotional connections and bonds in English.
relationships B2

brush someone off

Find out how to use the phrasal verb 'brush someone off' to describe ignoring or dismissing someone in social and romantic contexts.
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food-cooking B2

butter someone up

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'butter someone up' to describe praising or being extra nice to someone in order to get a favor or help from them.
business B1

call in

Master the phrasal verb 'call in' to talk about calling your workplace (especially when sick) or summoning professional help or experts.
business B1

call off a deal

Learn how to use 'call off a deal' to describe canceling business agreements and partnerships.
slang B1

call out

Discover how to use 'call out' to describe holding someone accountable for their behavior.
relationships A2

call someone back

Learn how to use 'call someone back' when returning telephone calls in daily personal and professional life.
daily-life A2

call up

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'call up' to talk about making phone calls to friends, family, or businesses in daily life.
daily-life B1

calm down

Learn how and when to use the phrasal verb 'calm down' to tell someone to relax. Master its natural usage with real examples, common learner mistakes, and practice.
relationships B1

care for someone

Discover how to use the phrase 'care for someone' to express deep affection, love, or the act of looking after someone in natural daily English conversations.
technology A2

click on

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'click on' to describe selecting items on a computer screen.