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Take outPhrasal Verbs

Take out

To "take out" means to remove something from a place, to obtain something official like an insurance or a loan.…
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Lay downPhrasal Verbs

Lay down

To "lay down" means to place something in a flat position or to establish rules, laws, or principles. It can also…
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Kick offPhrasal Verbs

Kick off

To "kick off" means to begin or start something, such as an event, activity, or game. Informally, it can also mean…
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Let goPhrasal Verbs

Let go

To "let go" means to release or stop holding something, or more figuratively, to free yourself from a person, memory, emotion,…
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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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I came here to

You can use this phrase when you want to communicate to someone the reason why you visited.
It's justEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

It's just

"It’s just" is a way to express how something is a temporary behavior, interest, emotion or even stage of life.…
Let's grabEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Let's grab

"Let's grab" means to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly.
I'm dying toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm dying to

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

What's with

"What’s with" is used in a sentence to ask about the reason for something or to ask what is wrong…

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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

Learn Idioms with music

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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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