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entertainment B1

act out

Discover the meaning of 'act out' in English. Learn how to use this phrase in entertainment and daily life with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
travel C1

air pocket

Discover the meaning of 'air pocket,' a localized region of low pressure or downdraft that causes sudden aircraft drops.
daily-life B1

apart from that

Discover how to use 'apart from that' to exclude a specific fact or point and discuss the rest of a situation.
daily-life B1

as a matter of fact

Learn how to use 'as a matter of fact' to emphasize a point, add details, or correct someone politely.
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daily-life B1

as far as I know

Learn how to use 'as far as I know' to express limited knowledge in English. See natural conversation examples, common errors, and practice exercises.
daily-life A2

as usual

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'as usual' to describe habits, routines, and typical behavior.
travel B2

backseat driver

Learn the meaning of 'backseat driver' and how to use it to describe someone who gives unwanted advice.
entertainment B2

be a crowd-pleaser

Learn the meaning of 'be a crowd-pleaser' and how to use this phrase to describe things that are guaranteed to make a large audience happy.
entertainment B1

be a fan of

Learn how to use 'be a fan of' to express your liking or admiration for someone or something.
relationships C1

be in someone's good books

Master the idiom 'be in someone's good books' to describe being in favor with someone, featuring natural examples and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

be in two minds

Master the idiom "be in two minds" to describe indecision in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-life examples.
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relationships B1

be proud of

Learn how to express pride in relationships using 'be proud of'. Includes examples, pronunciation, and practice.
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.
business B2

between a rock and a hard place

Learn how to use the idiom 'between a rock and a hard place' to describe tough business dilemmas where all choices have downsides.
daily-life B2

breathe a sigh of relief

Discover the meaning of 'breathe a sigh of relief' with natural examples. Learn how to describe that sudden feeling of comfort when a stressful situation finally ends.
daily-life B2

chase a dream

Learn the meaning of 'chase a dream,' see how native speakers use it in daily life, and practice with natural examples.
daily-life A2

close the window

Master the phrase 'close the window' in English. Check out practical examples, common learner errors, and practice questions.
travel C1

cruising altitude

Learn what 'cruising altitude' means—the level height at which an aircraft travels after climbing and before descending.
slang B1

dead serious

Master the expression 'dead serious' to emphasize that you are completely honest, sincere, and not joking at all.
entertainment C1

deadpan delivery

Learn how to describe dry, expressionless comedy using the term 'deadpan delivery'. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and practice exercises with examples.