I think we'd betterEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I think we'd better

We use "had better" to refer to the present or the future, to suggest something is better or advisable. Although "had" is…

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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…

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I'm stuckEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm stuck

Being "stuck" in something/somewhere may refer to being physically trapped or unable to move or feelings of being overwhelmed or…

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It's my first timeEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

It's my first time

"It’s my first time" means doing or experiencing something for the first time. It also suggests readiness and openness to the…

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How did... go?English PhrasesOnce daily

How did... go?

This question is used to ask about the quality of some event. "How did.. go?" = "How was...?" It is…

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Aren't youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Aren't you

Use "Aren't you" to ask for confirmation or clarification about something regarding the person being addressed. It can also be…
I was wondering ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I was wondering if

Used to ask someone politely if they would like to do something. Usually you're currently curious about something and have…
What makes youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

What makes you

We ask "What makes you" when we want information about something. This question asks about information using WH-.
I'm intoEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm into

When "you’re into" something the speaker is very interested in the subject or activity he or she is talking about.…
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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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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