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entertainment B2

A-list celebrity

Learn the meaning of A-list celebrity, how it describes top-tier famous people, and see natural example sentences.
entertainment A2

action figure

Learn the meaning of 'action figure,' see how native speakers use it in conversation, and practice with real-life examples.
entertainment C1

amass a cult following

Discover how to use 'amass a cult following' to describe movies, TV shows, or video games that develop a highly dedicated, passionate, and loyal fanbase.
slang B2

black cat energy

Discover what 'black cat energy' means. Learn how this popular internet slang describes quiet, mysterious, highly independent, and slightly aloof personalities.
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entertainment C1

break the mold

Discover how to use 'break the mold' to describe groundbreaking movies, shows, and music that reject conventions to create something completely unique.
entertainment B2

build up the hype

Discover the meaning of 'build up the hype' and learn how to use this casual English expression to describe creating massive excitement for an upcoming release.
slang B2

canon event

Discover the meaning of 'canon event,' a popular internet slang term used to describe an unavoidable, character-building life experience that everyone must go through.
entertainment C1

defy expectations

Learn how to use 'defy expectations' to describe books, films, or creative artists that perform much better or differently than anyone had anticipated.
entertainment B2

die-hard fan

Learn what a die-hard fan is, how to use this common English expression in conversation, and see natural examples.
entertainment B2

earworm

Discover the meaning of the word 'earworm', find out how to use it in daily conversations, and explore natural, real-life examples of this common English expression.
entertainment B1

easter egg

Discover what an 'easter egg' means in movies, video games, and software, with natural examples and pronunciation.
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entertainment B1

elevator music

Understand the casual expression 'elevator music,' its humorous connotation, and how to use it to describe boring background music.
entertainment C1

emerge as a sleeper hit

Learn the meaning of 'emerge as a sleeper hit' to describe films, shows, or songs that become highly successful despite having little initial promotion.
entertainment A2

enjoy cartoons

Learn how to use the phrase 'enjoy cartoons' in English. Check out pronunciation, natural examples, and common learner mistakes.
entertainment C1

evoke a sense of nostalgia

Learn how to use 'evoke a sense of nostalgia' to describe things that trigger warm, sentimental memories of the past.
slang B1

fame hungry

Learn the meaning of the slang term fame hungry, how it describes attention-seeking behavior, and how to use it in natural conversations.
entertainment C1

fifteen minutes of fame

Learn the origin and usage of 'fifteen minutes of fame' to describe short-lived media attention.
entertainment B1

follow a trend

Master the English phrase 'follow a trend'. Discover how to use it naturally in conversation with our B1 guide, examples, and practice exercises.
entertainment C1

generate substantial buzz

Learn how to use 'generate substantial buzz' to describe movies, shows, or events that get everyone talking.
entertainment B1

get an autograph

Learn how to use the phrase 'get an autograph' in English. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and pronunciation tips.