Drop offPhrasal Verbs

Drop off

To "drop off" means to deliver or leave someone or something at a place. It also means to decline in…
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Haven't youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Haven't you

"Haven't you" often conveys a sense of surprise or incredulity, implying that the speaker expects the listener to be aware…

Week 24

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Isn't that the wayEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Isn't that the way

"Isn't that the way" is used when asking if this direction is the correct way of getting to some location.

Week 32

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Customs & Immigration 2

Customs & Immigration 2

Learn common English phrases used by travelers.
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I'm sorry forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm sorry for

Used as an apology + reason. Also can be used to express regret.

Week 8

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What should I

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I wouldn't want you to

Use "I wouldn’t want you to" when you want to suggest something in a hypothetical situation. 
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Let me tell you about

"Let me tell you about" is used to introduce a statement or advice that you are giving to someone. It…
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Didn't I tell you to

"Didn’t I tell you to" to focuses on a specific past event. It implies that the speaker is pointing out…
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Would you mind if I

"Would you mind if I" is a polite way to ask if someone would object to something or if it's…

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Idioms

Super Simple Idioms

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Don't judge a book by its cover

Don't judge a book by its cover

"Don't judge a book by its cover" means that you shouldn't make a decision about something (or someone) based solely…
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Have Your Head In The Clouds

Have Your Head In The Clouds

To "have your head in the clouds" is to be daydreaming, impractical, being distracted, or out of touch with the world.…
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It's always darkest before dawn

It's always darkest before dawn

"It's always darkest before dawn" means that something good is coming or that things will get better. Often times, when…
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Hang in there

Hang in there

If someone says "Hang in there", it means to stay strong in a difficult situation. It may be encouragement from…
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Let someone off the hook

Let someone off the hook

If someone "gets off the hook" or is "let off the hook", it means they allow someone to escape an awkward…
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Music Idioms

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What Goes Around Comes Around

What Goes Around Comes Around

"What goes around comes around" refers to the way that you behave now will affect how you are treated in…
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Drive Someone Mad

Drive Someone Mad

To "drive someone mad" means to annoy someone so much that it feels like they are going crazy; it's used to…
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See Eye to Eye

See Eye to Eye

If two people "see eye to eye" they have similar views or attitudes towards something; they agree with each other.
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Rose Colored Glasses

Rose Colored Glasses

When someone sees through "Rose colored glasses", it means to see only the pleasant things about a situation and not notice the things that are unpleasant.
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Throw Your Hands Up

Throw Your Hands Up

To "Throw your hands up" means to stop an activity or effort and admit that one cannot do anything to…
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