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16 expression(s)

daily-life B2

cost an arm and a leg

Discover the meaning of 'cost an arm and a leg' and how to use this common idiom to talk about very expensive items.
academic B1

cram for an exam

Master the casual English idiom 'cram for an exam'. Learn what it means, see real-life examples, and practice using it correctly in daily conversations.
entertainment B1

go viral

Discover the meaning of 'go viral', how it is used in modern casual English, and learn from real-life example sentences.
entertainment B2

guilty pleasure

Learn the meaning of 'guilty pleasure' in English. Discover how to talk about the movies, music, or snacks you love but feel slightly embarrassed about.
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daily-life B2

hit the sack

Discover the meaning of 'hit the sack', a popular casual English idiom used when you are extremely tired and ready to go to sleep.
entertainment B2

live up to the hype

Learn the meaning of 'live up to the hype.' Find out how to say whether a highly anticipated movie, game, or show was actually as good as promised.
entertainment B1

main character

Master the phrase 'main character' in English. Learn its literal meaning in books and movies, plus its popular modern slang usage in daily conversations.
entertainment B1

plot twist

Learn how to use the phrase 'plot twist' in English. Discover its meaning in movies and literature, and how to apply it metaphorically to real-life situations.
entertainment C1

popcorn movie

Learn the meaning of 'popcorn movie'. Discover how to describe light, entertaining films in English with examples and exercises.
travel C1

red-eye flight

Master the casual travel term 'red-eye flight' to describe overnight airline travel and sound like a native English speaker.
entertainment B1

sci-fi movie

Learn the meaning of 'sci-fi movie', see conversational examples, and master this popular casual term for science fiction films.
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academic B1

skip class

Understand the casual English expression 'skip class'. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and test your knowledge easily.
daily-life B2

spill the beans

Learn how to use the common English idiom "spill the beans" to describe accidentally or intentionally revealing a big secret or surprise before the right time.
entertainment B2

spoiler alert

Learn how and when to use the popular casual phrase 'spoiler alert' in English conversations to avoid accidentally ruining movie or book endings for others.
travel B2

tourist trap

Discover what a 'tourist trap' is and how to use this phrase to describe overpriced, crowded travel destinations.
daily-life B1

work out

Discover the multiple meanings of 'work out,' from exercising at the gym to finding a solution to a problem.