Wake upPhrasal Verbs

Wake up

To "wake up" means to stop sleeping and become conscious, or to make someone else stop sleeping. Figuratively, it also…
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Shut offPhrasal Verbs

Shut off

To "shut off" means to stop the flow, operation, or power of something, such as a device, machine, or system. It…
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I'm atEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm at

You can use "I’m at" to refer to a position, location or specific activity.

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Get byPhrasal Verbs

Get by

To "get by" means to manage or survive, often with limited resources, ability, or effort. It can also mean to…
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Would you like toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Would you like to

Use "Would you like to" to offer something or to invite somebody to do something.

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In my opinionEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

In my opinion

"In my opinion" is a phrase people use in speech and writing before expressing something that is their belief or viewpoint.…
I should haveEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I should have

"I should have" can mean something that would have been a good idea, but that you didn't do it. It's…
What is... like? What are... like?English PhrasesOnce daily

What is... like? What are... like?

To ask for a description of someone or something (e.g. their appearance, their character, their behavior). You can put "he,…
Do you meanEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Do you mean

"Do you mean" is used in the form of a question to check that you have understood what someone has…
That's becauseEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

That's because

Used to give a short reason or explanation.

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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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