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20 expression(s)

daily-life A2

give back

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'give back' to talk about returning borrowed items or helping your community.
daily-life B2

give off

Understand how to use 'give off' to describe emitting smells, heat, light, or general vibes.
daily-life B1

give out

Learn the dual meanings of 'give out'—distributing items and when things stop working or break down.
daily-life B2

go off

Learn the common meanings of 'go off' in daily English, from alarms ringing to food spoiling, with examples and practice.
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food-cooking C1

gourmet chef

Learn the meaning of 'gourmet chef', a term for a highly skilled professional cook who creates high-quality, artistic, and premium dishes.
business B2

in the black

Learn the business idiom 'in the black'. Discover how to talk about profitability and positive financial status in English.
business B2

in the red

Understand what 'in the red' means in business. Learn how to describe financial losses and negative balances in English.
relationships B2

look up to

Discover how to use the common English phrasal verb 'look up to' to express deep respect, admiration, and appreciation for role models, mentors, and family members.
business B2

lose ground

Master the business idiom 'lose ground'. Learn how to describe falling behind competitors or losing market share.
travel B2

scenic route

Learn the meaning of 'scenic route' and how it is used both literally for beautiful drives and humorously for getting lost.
entertainment B1

science fiction

Master the term 'science fiction' in English. Learn how to describe books, movies, and shows about futuristic technology, space travel, and time travel.
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academic B2

shed light on

Learn how to use the English expression 'shed light on' in academic and professional contexts to clarify complex topics and make new information easier to understand.
daily-life B2

shoot up

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'shoot up' in daily English to describe prices, temperatures, or children growing very quickly and suddenly.
entertainment B2

show business

Learn the meaning of 'show business', how to use it in daily life, and see common mistakes and natural examples.
entertainment B1

star in

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'star in' to talk about lead actors and actresses playing main roles in movies, television shows, and theatrical plays.
food-cooking A2

sweet tooth

Learn what it means to have a sweet tooth, how to use this common English idiom in daily conversations, and see natural examples.
daily-life B1

take apart

Learn how to use 'take apart' to describe dismantling machines, devices, or physical objects into separate pieces.
entertainment B1

talk show

Discover the meaning of 'talk show' in English. Learn how to talk about television and radio programs featuring celebrity interviews and discussions.
daily-life B1

throw away

Understand how to use 'throw away' to talk about discarding garbage, unwanted items, or wasting opportunities.
travel B2

tourist hotspot

Learn how to use 'tourist hotspot' to describe extremely popular travel destinations and attractions.