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slang A2

acting sus

Find out what "acting sus" means, where it came from, and how to use it to describe suspicious or shady behavior.
slang B1

ate it up

Learn how to use 'ate it up,' a popular slang phrase meaning to perform exceptionally well or to love something enthusiastically.
entertainment B2

B-list celebrity

Understand what a 'B-list celebrity' is, how the term differs from A-list, and how to use it in casual English conversations.
slang A2

be right back

Find out how to use 'be right back' (or BRB) in casual English conversations and text messages to say you will return quickly.
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slang B1

beast mode

Understand the slang expression 'beast mode' and how to use it when describing intense focus, effort, or power.
slang B1

being extra

Learn the slang expression "being extra" to describe someone who is being dramatic, over-the-top, or doing too much.
technology B2

binge-watch a show

Learn how to use the popular expression 'binge-watch a show' to describe watching multiple episodes of a TV series in rapid succession.
technology C1

bleeding edge

Discover the meaning of 'bleeding edge', how it differs from cutting edge, and how to use this casual idiom in tech contexts with natural example sentences.
slang B1

boss level

Learn how to use 'boss level' to describe extreme difficulty, high status, or peak performance in everyday English.
slang B2

brat summer

Learn what 'brat summer' means, inspired by Charli XCX's album, and how to use this trendy aesthetic slang.
slang B2

bring receipts

Learn the popular internet slang 'bring receipts' and how to use it when asking for proof or evidence during an argument.
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entertainment B1

chick flick

Master the casual slang term 'chick flick'. Learn its meaning, see natural conversational examples, and practice using it correctly in context.
slang A2

chill out

Learn how to use 'chill out' to tell someone to relax or to describe spending quiet, lazy time. Includes examples, pronunciation, and practice.
entertainment B1

comfort watch

Discover what a 'comfort watch' is, how native English speakers use this casual term, and see real-life examples of cozy TV shows and movies.
slang B2

coping mechanism

Learn the meaning of 'coping mechanism,' how it transitioned from psychology to everyday slang, and how to use it to describe stress management.
slang B2

cottagecore aesthetic

Understand 'cottagecore aesthetic,' the popular internet trend celebrating simple, cozy, rural living and traditional crafts.
entertainment B2

daytime soap

Understand what a 'daytime soap' is and how to use this casual term in everyday English conversations about television, drama, and entertainment.
slang B1

dead serious

Master the expression 'dead serious' to emphasize that you are completely honest, sincere, and not joking at all.
slang B1

deal breaker

Learn how to use the term 'deal breaker' to describe an essential factor that causes a negotiation, relationship, or agreement to fail.
slang B2

down bad

Learn the meaning of 'down bad,' a popular slang term used to describe someone who is desperately infatuated, obsessed, or in a miserable state.