I realize howEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I realize how

To "realize something" means to know or understand something. When you become fully aware of what is happening.

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Isn't it aEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Isn't it a

When we have some idea that something is true, or we suspect it is true, but we are not sure…

Week 24

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Come acrossPhrasal Verbs

Come across

To "come across" means to find or encounter something or someone unexpectedly, or to appear or seem in a particular way…
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Open upPhrasal Verbs

Open up

To "open up" means to physically open something. Or to start sharing personal thoughts or feelings.
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Would you pleaseEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Would you please

"Would you please" is a polite expression used to express a request, wish, or demand.

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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.…
How often do youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

How often do you

"How often do you" is a question you ask when you want to ask how many times or how frequently…
Wouldn't it be nice ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Wouldn't it be nice if

You can use "Wouldn't it be nice if" to suggest or dream of a desirable outcome, usually one that depends…
I apologize forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I apologize for

"I apologize for" is used to tell someone you’re sorry for something that has caused problems, inconvenience or unhappiness. It…
I can't believeEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I can't believe

You can say "I can't believe" to express something that is true, amazing or disturbing. It is often used to…

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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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