Would you mind if IEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Would you mind if I

"Would you mind if I" is a polite way to ask if someone would object to something or if it's…

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Have you heardEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Have you heard

A question used to introduce a piece of news or gossip. You can use "Have you heard...?" to inquire if…

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Are you happy withEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Are you happy with

When you feel satisfied with something you possess or have experienced. Feeling glad that something happened.

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You must be lookingEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

You must be looking

"You must be looking" is used when someone is sure that something is true or when it's the only realistic…

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Can you get meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Can you get me

Used when you want someone to give you something. Always add "please" at the end of a question to sound…

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Is it okay ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Is it okay if

This is a very casual way to ask if something is permissible or acceptable. We can ask for permission for…
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…
What kind ofEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

What kind of

You can use "What kind of" to ask a question when you want to ask someone what sorts of things…
I'm sorry, but canEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm sorry, but can

You can use this expression when you want to deliver or tell bad news to someone. Although we are saying…
I'm sorry forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm sorry for

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

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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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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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