Give upPhrasal Verbs

Give up

To "give up" means to stop trying often because it’s too difficult, or to stop a habit or activity altogether.…
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I’m looking forward toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I’m looking forward to

To feel excited or pleased that an event or activity is going to happen. You can use "I'm looking forward…

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I'm conflicted aboutEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm conflicted about

"Conflicted" means that you have a hard time deciding between options/balancing between conflicting advantages and disadvantages.

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I've always wanted toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I've always wanted to

"I've always wanted to" is a sentence opener that expresses that you desire to do/try something for a long period of…

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Stand byPhrasal Verbs

Stand by

To "stand by" means to be ready or on alert. It also means to support someone, especially in difficult times.
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I feel likeEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I feel like

Expressing to someone something you would enjoy doing.
I have to admit thatEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

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…
Don't be soEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Don't be so

An expression that you say to someone whose action or words seem a little much.
I should haveEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

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…
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.

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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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