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relationships B2

blow hot and cold

Learn what it means when someone blows hot and cold in a relationship, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

blow your own horn

Learn the meaning of the common English idiom 'blow your own horn' with natural examples, practice exercises, and common mistakes to avoid.
entertainment B2

break character

Understand what 'break character' means in acting, comedy, and daily life, with examples and common mistakes.
relationships B2

break off

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'break off' to describe ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or conversation suddenly, cleanly, and decisively.
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daily-life B2

break the news

Learn how to use the English idiom 'break the news' to describe the act of sharing important, often shocking or sad, information with someone with care.
relationships B1

bring out the best

Learn the meaning of 'bring out the best,' how to use it in relationships, and see natural examples of this positive English idiom to boost your speaking skills.
relationships B2

brush someone off

Find out how to use the phrasal verb 'brush someone off' to describe ignoring or dismissing someone in social and romantic contexts.
entertainment B2

build up the hype

Discover the meaning of 'build up the hype' and learn how to use this casual English expression to describe creating massive excitement for an upcoming release.
food-cooking B2

butter someone up

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'butter someone up' to describe praising or being extra nice to someone in order to get a favor or help from them.
business B1

come up with an idea

Learn how to use 'come up with an idea' in professional English. See real business examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice.
relationships B2

confide in someone

Learn how to use the English expression 'confide in someone' to talk about sharing secrets, private thoughts, and personal feelings with people you trust.
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relationships B1

count on someone

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'count on someone' to talk about trust, reliability, and support in your daily English conversations with friends and family.
slang B1

cringe-worthy moment

Discover the meaning of a cringe-worthy moment, see how native speakers use it to describe highly embarrassing situations, and practice with real examples.
relationships B2

cut somebody some slack

Master the useful English idiom 'cut somebody some slack' to politely ask others to be less critical, more forgiving, or more understanding of someone.
daily-life C1

do the trick

Learn how to use the English idiom 'do the trick' to describe simple, effective solutions in daily life.
relationships C1

drive a wedge between

Discover how to use 'drive a wedge between' to describe actions or people that damage a relationship and cause people to grow apart.
business B1

explain the situation

Master the expression 'explain the situation' in English. See how to clarify problems or contexts professionally with examples.
business B1

face-to-face meeting

Master the phrase 'face-to-face meeting'. Learn when and how to use it in professional contexts with examples.
daily-life C1

feel the pinch

Understand the idiom 'feel the pinch' and learn how to use it to describe financial hardship in everyday English.
slang A2

for real

Learn how to use 'for real' in English. Discover this popular casual slang phrase used to express sincerity, agreement, or surprise in conversation.