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relationships C1

throw someone under the bus

Discover the meaning of the common casual idiom 'throw someone under the bus' and see how it's used when someone is betrayed.
business C1

tide the company over

Learn how to use 'tide the company over' to describe helping a business survive a temporary period of financial difficulty.
daily-life B1

wear a uniform

Learn how to use the phrase 'wear a uniform' in English. Discover natural examples, correct grammar usage, and interactive practice exercises.
daily-life B1

work as a waiter

Understand how to use 'work as a waiter' in conversation. Explore natural sentences, grammatical tips, and interactive practice.
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business C1

at the eleventh hour

Master the business idiom 'at the eleventh hour'. Discover how to use it to describe decisions or actions taken at the very last possible moment.
business B1

call in

Master the phrasal verb 'call in' to talk about calling your workplace (especially when sick) or summoning professional help or experts.
daily-life B1

go smoothly

Master the common English expression 'go smoothly' to describe events, plans, or processes that happen without any problems. Includes native examples and practice.
daily-life C1

pass the buck

Learn what 'pass the buck' means, how to use this common English idiom in daily conversations, and avoid common mistakes.
business B1

put off a meeting

Master the phrasal verb 'put off a meeting' to professionally delay or postpone scheduled discussions.
business B1

run out of time

Learn how to use the phrase 'run out of time' in business contexts when you have no more time left to finish a task.
business B1

set a date

Learn how to use 'set a date' to agree on a specific day for meetings, events, or deadlines.
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business B1

speak to the manager

Find out how to use the phrase 'speak to the manager' in business and customer service situations to address issues or request assistance.
daily-life B1

ask for a raise

Master the phrase 'ask for a raise'. Learn its meaning, see natural conversational examples, avoid common learner mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
daily-life B1

call in sick

Learn how to use 'call in sick' to inform your employer or school that you cannot attend due to illness.
daily-life C1

exhaustive search

Discover the meaning of 'exhaustive search' and how to use this formal English collocation to describe looking for something with absolute thoroughness.
business B1

give a hand

Learn the casual business idiom 'give a hand' to offer or request help in the workplace.
daily-life B2

hand in your notice

Learn how to use the phrase "hand in your notice" to professionally describe resigning or quitting your job in English speaking environments.
business A2

have a break

Discover how to use 'have a break' in English conversations. Learn natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B2

launch a product

Master the phrase "launch a product" to describe introducing a new item or service to the market, with natural examples and practice.
daily-life B1

show someone around

Learn how to use 'show someone around' to describe guiding guests or new colleagues. Includes examples and common mistakes.