Move onPhrasal Verbs

Move on

To "move on" means to start doing something new, to leave a situation behind, or to change to a different…
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Go throughPhrasal Verbs

Go through

To "go through" means moving from one place to another by passing through something.
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Hang onPhrasal Verbs

Hang on

To "hang on" means to ask someone to wait briefly or to hold something tightly.
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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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Bounce backPhrasal Verbs

Bounce back

To "bounce back" means to recover quickly from a difficult situation and return to feeling well, confident, or successful again.
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Is there a better wayEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

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…
If you need anyEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

If you need any

Used to ask someone if they need help or assistance with something. Letting someone know that you’re there for support.
What you needEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

What you need

You can use "What you need" to give your opinion on what someone needs in order to do something or…
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Don't tell meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Don't tell me

Used to emphasize when you are surprised or when you can’t believe something is happening.
Can I get youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Can I get you

"Can I get you" is a question offering to get someone something they may need.

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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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