I can't wait to/forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I can't wait to/for

To be very excited and eager to do or experience something. It also means that we are really looking forward to a particular event in…

Week 4

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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…

Week 23

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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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Airport 3

Airport 3

Learn common English phrases used by travelers.
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I wonder ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I wonder if

When you start a sentence with "I wonder if", it means to speculate about some possible situation, occurrence, or outcome.…

Week 18

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What is... like? What are... like?English PhrasesOnce daily

What is... like? What are... like?

To ask for a description of someone or something (e.g. their appearance, their character, their behavior). You can put "he,…
It's not like you toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

It's not like you to

We use this expression to say that we are surprised by someone acting differently from normal.
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.…
Can I getEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Can I get

"Can I get" is used to ask when you are asking for something. Asking someone for a favor or asking…
I'm responsible forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm responsible for

If you are "responsible for" something, it means that you have a duty or obligation to care for someone or…

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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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