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slang B1

side hustle

Discover what a 'side hustle' is, how it differs from a regular job, and how to talk about your side projects in English.
entertainment B1

side quest

Understand the meaning of 'side quest' in gaming and how it is used metaphorically in daily life.
slang B1

simp for

Learn the casual internet slang 'simp for', meaning to show excessive attention or submissiveness to someone you like.
slang B1

slide into

Understand the slang phrase 'slide into' (usually 'slide into DMs'). Learn how to use it when talking about social media messaging.
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entertainment C1

sliding into DMs

Learn what 'sliding into DMs' means, how to use this popular social media slang in English conversation, and see real-life examples.
slang B2

soft boy

Understand the slang term 'soft boy' (or 'softboi'). Learn how this archetype uses sensitivity and artistic interests to appeal to others.
entertainment B2

speed run

Discover what a 'speed run' is, learn how it originated in gaming culture, and find out how to use it in both literal and metaphorical everyday English contexts.
slang B1

squad goals

Discover the meaning of 'squad goals'. Learn how to use this popular internet slang to describe ideal friendship groups.
entertainment C1

stan a celebrity

Discover the meaning of 'stan a celebrity,' its origins, and how to use this common pop culture slang term in daily English.
slang B2

stay delulu

Want to know what 'stay delulu' means? Learn how this popular Gen Z slang encourages playful, highly delusional optimism to help you achieve your biggest dreams.
entertainment B2

tear-jerker

Discover what 'tear-jerker' means and how to use this casual term to describe sad, emotional movies, books, or songs.
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entertainment B2

trend on social media

Learn how to use the phrase 'trend on social media' naturally in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, real-life examples, and common learner mistakes.
slang B1

unfriend someone

Learn the meaning of the social media term unfriend someone, how it is used in casual conversations, and see natural examples of its usage.
entertainment B1

unlock an achievement

Discover the meaning of 'unlock an achievement' in gaming and how it is used metaphorically in daily life to describe personal milestones.
slang B1

villain era

Understand what 'villain era' means and how to use this popular slang term to describe setting boundaries.
slang C1

weaponized incompetence

Learn what 'weaponized incompetence' means, how to identify it in daily life, and how to use this popular modern slang term correctly.
slang B1

chef's kiss

Learn the meaning of 'chef's kiss' and discover how to use this popular slang phrase to describe something that is absolutely perfect in everyday conversations.
slang B2

clap back

Master the popular slang term 'clap back'. Discover how to use this casual phrase to describe a quick, sharp, and witty comeback in conversation or online.
daily-life B2

cost a fortune

Discover the meaning of 'cost a fortune' in English. Learn how to describe very expensive items using this common, casual, and highly expressive idiom.
slang C1

doom scrolling

Learn the meaning of 'doom scrolling' and discover how to describe the modern digital habit of obsessively reading negative and depressing news online.