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I wish I were

An expression we use when you want to express a want or desire. To think about and express our desire…

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Do you know how to

When someone asks "Do you know how to" it means they are asking if you're able to do something because…

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I have to admit that

"I have to admit that" is used to show that you confess something, even if you are embarrassed, hesitant, or reluctant…

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It's a great time to

"It's a great time to" means that it's the right moment to do something or for something to happen.

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Are you telling me that

"Are you telling me that" is a question you ask when you want to confirm what was just heard.

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When do you plan to

"When do you plan to" is a question to ask about future plans or schedules, usually asking about when you…

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I'm sorry for

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

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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…

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Have you been to

Use "Have you been to" when you want to ask if someone has visited or physically been to a specific…

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I’m on

Being a part of a plan or course of action. Another way to say that you are ready to participate…

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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…

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.…

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…

Hang in there

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

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" refers to the way that you behave now will affect how you are treated in…

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…

See Eye to Eye

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

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.

Throw Your Hands Up

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