I’m in the middle ofEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I’m in the middle of

If you are "in the middle of doing something", you are busy doing it. You may be amid or amidst an…

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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.…

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Listen upPhrasal Verbs

Listen up

To "listen up" means to listen closely to what is being said. Usually used as a command or to pay attention.
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I'm full ofEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm full of

Use "I'm full of" to feel, express, or show a lot of a particular emotion or quality.

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You shouldn'tEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

You shouldn't

The use of "shouldn't" means the speaker is providing guidance that the action you are about to take is ill-advised.

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I'm dying to

To be extremely eager to have or do something. When you use this word you are exaggerating a want or…
Are you happy withEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Are you happy with

When you feel satisfied with something you possess or have experienced. Feeling glad that something happened.
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.…
What will you doEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

What will you do

You can use "What will you do" as a question that asks what someone is willing to do or wants…
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Don't tell meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Don't tell me

Used to emphasize when you are surprised or when you can’t believe something is happening.

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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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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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