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daily-life A2

be quiet

Learn how to use 'be quiet' to ask someone to stop making noise politely or firmly. See examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

beside oneself

Learn how to use the English expression 'beside oneself' to describe being overcome with extreme emotion like worry, grief, or excitement.
daily-life B2

bite your tongue

Discover the meaning of 'bite your tongue' and how to use it when you need to stop yourself from saying something inappropriate.
relationships B2

blind date

Learn the meaning and usage of 'blind date' to describe a romantic meeting set up by friends.
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daily-life B2

bored to tears

Learn the common idiom 'bored to tears' to express extreme boredom in casual English conversations.
relationships B2

bottle up feelings

Learn the meaning of 'bottle up feelings' and how to use this common English expression to describe hiding your emotions instead of talking about them.
daily-life C1

bring home the bacon

Learn the meaning of 'bring home the bacon', how to use it in daily conversations, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life B2

burn the candle at both ends

Understand the idiom 'burn the candle at both ends'. Learn how to express being exhausted from working too hard with examples.
daily-life B1

can't wait

Discover how to use the English expression 'can't wait' to show excitement about future events with examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

catch someone's eye

Learn how to use 'catch someone's eye' to describe attracting someone's attention. Discover natural examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
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.
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daily-life A2

come on

Learn how to use 'come on' to encourage someone, show disbelief, or tell them to hurry up in daily conversations.
daily-life B1

come round

Learn the phrasal verb 'come round' (or 'come to'), meaning to regain consciousness, with everyday examples and usage tips.
daily-life B2

cross your mind

Discover the meaning of 'cross your mind' with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises to help you sound like a native speaker.
daily-life C1

disproportionate reaction

Master the formal phrase 'disproportionate reaction' to describe when someone's response is far too extreme or intense for the situation. Learn how to use it.
daily-life B1

do a favor

Learn how to use the English expression 'do a favor' correctly. Discover its true meaning, see natural everyday examples, and avoid common learner mistakes.
daily-life B2

down in the dumps

Discover what 'down in the dumps' means, how to use it to describe feeling sad, and review natural example sentences and common mistakes.
relationships B1

drive someone crazy

Learn how to use 'drive someone crazy' to describe things or people that annoy or deeply affect you.
daily-life B1

drop by

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'drop by' in English conversation. Find meaning, examples, and practice here.
daily-life B2

easier said than done

Understand the idiom 'easier said than done' to talk about things that sound simple but are hard to do. Great for natural B2 casual conversations today.