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daily-life B1

have a look

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth expression 'have a look' to examine or check something. Find examples and common mistakes here.
travel A2

have a safe trip

Learn how to use the phrase "have a safe trip" to wish someone well before they travel. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life C1

hear it on the grapevine

Learn how to use 'hear it on the grapevine' to talk about rumors and informal news. Explore natural conversational examples and practice.
relationships B2

hit it off

What does 'hit it off' mean? Learn how to use this popular English idiom for relationships with examples and practice.
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academic B2

hit the books

Discover the meaning of the popular idiom 'hit the books' and how to use it naturally in casual English conversations.
business C1

hit the ground running

Learn the advanced idiom 'hit the ground running' to describe starting a new job, project, or task with immediate energy and success.
entertainment C1

hit the right note

Master the idiom 'hit the right note' to describe saying or doing something that is perfectly suited to a particular audience or situation.
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.
academic B2

in a nutshell

Understand the idiom 'in a nutshell' to summarize information quickly. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and test your knowledge with exercises.
daily-life B1

in general

Learn how to use 'in general' to talk about broad truths, habits, and overall situations in daily English. Improve your B1 vocabulary with examples.
travel C1

in the middle of nowhere

Learn the common English idiom 'in the middle of nowhere' to describe a remote, isolated place far from any towns, cities, or major roads.
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daily-life C1

it takes two to tango

Master the idiom 'it takes two to tango' to describe shared responsibility in conflicts. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
academic C1

ivory tower

Learn what 'ivory tower' means, how to use it in casual academic contexts, and see natural example sentences.
daily-life B2

keep an eye on

Learn how to use 'keep an eye on' to mean watching or monitoring something closely. Includes examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

keep you on the edge of your seat

Discover the meaning of 'keep you on the edge of your seat' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe thrilling movies, books, and sports.
daily-life B2

keep your fingers crossed

Learn how to use the idiom 'keep your fingers crossed' to express hope for a positive outcome or wish someone good luck in English.
daily-life C1

kill two birds with one stone

Master the casual English idiom "kill two birds with one stone" to describe accomplishing two tasks with a single action.
business B1

leave a message

Learn how to use 'leave a message' in professional phone calls and office communications. Explore natural examples, pronunciation, and common learner mistakes.
relationships C1

leave someone in the lurch

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'leave someone in the lurch' and how to use it to describe abandoning someone in a difficult situation.
daily-life B2

let someone down

Master the phrasal verb 'let someone down' to talk about disappointing others by failing to meet their expectations or promises.