There goesEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

There goes

In general, "there goes" means that something has ended. It’s used to say that something is no longer available or…

Week 13

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Did you say youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Did you say you

Use "Did you say you" when you want to confirm to make sure something is true or correct.

Week 21

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Put upPhrasal Verbs

Put up

To "put up" means to build, erect, or display something in a higher position. Commonly it means to provide accommodation…
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You've got the wrongEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

You've got the wrong

Use "You've got the wrong" when you want to express that you’ve misunderstood something or someone.

Week 28

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Stick aroundPhrasal Verbs

Stick around

To "stick around" means to stay in a place or remain available instead of leaving, often to wait, help, or…
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If you ask meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

If you ask me

Using "If you ask me" in your sentence is used to emphasize that you are stating your personal opinion.
Why don't weEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Why don't we

You can use "Why don't we" to ask someone when you want to make a suggestion to do something together.…
Is there a better wayEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Is there a better way

"Is there a better way" is a question you ask to seek a different approach to something. When asking about…
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…
I wouldn't want you toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

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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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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