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How often do you

"How often do you" is a question you ask when you want to ask how many times or how frequently…

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Learn common English phrases used by travelers.

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I prefer

"I prefer" means to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another. Also, to like someone or something more…

Week 16

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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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Do you know how to

When someone asks "Do you know how to" it means they are asking if you're able to do something because…

Week 16

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What kind of

You can use "What kind of" to ask a question when you want to ask someone what sorts of things…

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Is there a better way

"Is there a better way" is a question you ask to seek a different approach to something. When asking about…

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There goes

In general, "there goes" means that something has ended. It’s used to say that something is no longer available or…

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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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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" means that you shouldn't make a decision about something (or someone) based solely…

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.…

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…

Hang in there

If someone says "Hang in there", it means to stay strong in a difficult situation. It may be encouragement from…

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…

Music Idioms

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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…

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…

See Eye to Eye

If two people "see eye to eye" they have similar views or attitudes towards something; they agree with each other.

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.

Throw Your Hands Up

To "Throw your hands up" means to stop an activity or effort and admit that one cannot do anything to…