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20 expression(s)

daily-life B1

save up for

Learn how to use 'save up for' to describe setting aside money for a future purchase. Discover real-life examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life C1

saving grace

Learn how to use the C1 expression 'saving grace' to highlight the one redeeming quality in an otherwise bad situation.
daily-life B2

scale back

Learn how to use 'scale back' to describe reducing the size, amount, or extent of something in your daily life or work.
daily-life B1

set an alarm

Learn how to use 'set an alarm' in English. Master this essential daily expression with natural examples, common mistakes, and exercises.
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daily-life B1

shift work

Discover the meaning of 'shift work' with clear explanations, realistic examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Improve your daily English vocabulary today.
daily-life B2

sound familiar

Master the phrase 'sound familiar' to ask if someone recognizes a name, story, or situation. Examples, tips, and practice included.
daily-life C1

stumbling block

Learn how to use the idiom 'stumbling block' to describe obstacles or difficulties that temporarily prevent progress in daily life and work.
daily-life B1

tell a lie

Understand the common collocations 'tell a lie' and 'tell lies' to describe not speaking the truth, and how to use them correctly.
daily-life A2

this morning

Learn how to use 'this morning' correctly in past and present contexts to talk about today's early hours.
daily-life B1

value for money

Master the English expression 'value for money'. Understand its meaning, study natural example sentences, and test yourself with practice exercises.
daily-life B2

view skeptically

Learn the formal expression 'view skeptically' to describe looking at claims or promises with doubt and caution.
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daily-life C1

virtuous circle

Learn the meaning of 'virtuous circle' and how to use this C1 English expression to describe positive feedback loops in daily life.
daily-life C1

weigh up the pros and cons

Learn how to use the common English idiom "weigh up the pros and cons" to describe the process of making careful, balanced, and smart decisions in your daily life.
technology B1

back up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'back up' to talk about saving copies of your digital files and data safely. Discover natural examples and common mistakes to avoid.
daily-life B2

best of both worlds

Discover the meaning of 'best of both worlds' with natural example sentences. Learn how to use this common English idiom to describe enjoying two different benefits at once.
entertainment B1

box office

Learn the meaning of 'box office' in English. Discover how it refers to movie ticket sales and physical ticket booths with examples.
daily-life B1

come down

Master the phrasal verb 'come down' in English. Learn its different meanings, see natural examples, and test your knowledge.
relationships C1

cross paths

Understand how to use "cross paths" to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or having your lives intersect.
business B2

gain ground

Learn the meaning of 'gain ground' in business English. See how to use this idiom to describe making progress or winning market share.
daily-life A2

get dressed

Master the essential everyday expression "get dressed" to confidently talk about putting on your clothes and going through your morning routine in English.