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relationships B2

pop the question

Find out what 'pop the question' means in casual English. Learn how to use this popular relationship idiom naturally with examples and practice.
entertainment C1

popcorn movie

Learn the meaning of 'popcorn movie'. Discover how to describe light, entertaining films in English with examples and exercises.
relationships B1

propose to

Learn how to use the English expression 'propose to' correctly. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when talking about marriage.
daily-life B2

pull someone's leg

Discover the meaning of the common English idiom "pull someone's leg" and learn how to use it naturally when teasing someone or playing a harmless, friendly joke.
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daily-life B1

put off

Master the common B1 phrasal verb 'put off' to talk about postponing tasks, delaying events, or losing interest in things during your daily English conversations.
daily-life B2

put up with

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'put up with' to talk about tolerating difficult people or situations in daily English.
daily-life C1

read between the lines

Discover the meaning of 'read between the lines' with natural examples and practice. Learn how to find hidden meanings in everyday English conversations.
daily-life B2

ring a bell

Learn the idiom 'ring a bell' to express that something sounds familiar but you cannot quite remember the details.
entertainment C1

run the show

Learn how to use the idiom 'run the show' to describe someone who is in complete control of a situation, project, or organization.
travel B1

set off

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'set off' to talk about starting a journey.
relationships B2

settle down

Learn the meaning of 'settle down' in English. Discover how to use this common relationship phrasal verb with natural examples and practice exercises.
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daily-life B1

show up

Improve your spoken English by mastering the casual phrasal verb 'show up' to talk about arriving at events, making unexpected appearances, or arriving late.
daily-life B1

so far

Learn how to use the common English expression 'so far' to describe situations up to the present moment with natural examples and practice.
daily-life C1

speak of the devil

Learn how to use the idiom 'speak of the devil' when someone you are talking about suddenly appears. Master this casual C1 English phrase.
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 C1

steal the show

Learn the meaning of 'steal the show' in English. Discover how to use this common idiom with examples, practice exercises, and pronunciation tips.
entertainment B2

steal the spotlight

Discover the meaning of 'steal the spotlight' and how to use it when someone captures all the attention in a situation.
relationships C1

strike up a conversation

Learn how to use the collocated phrase 'strike up a conversation' to describe starting a chat with someone naturally.
travel B2

suffer from jet lag

Learn how to use the phrase "suffer from jet lag" to describe feeling tired after crossing multiple time zones. Perfect for travel English and daily conversations.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.