Isn't that the wayEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Isn't that the way

"Isn't that the way" is used when asking if this direction is the correct way of getting to some location.

Week 32

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Come onPhrasal Verbs

Come on

When using "come on", it’s often used to persuade or encourage someone. Sometimes used to flirt or make an advance.
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Freshen upPhrasal Verbs

Freshen up

To "freshen up" means to refresh or revitalize, and it can be used for both people and things.
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I used toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I used to

"I used to" + verb/ means something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now.

Week 9

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Settle inPhrasal Verbs

Settle in

"Settle in" means to become accustomed to, and feel comfortable in, a new environment, whether it's a new home, job,…
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I can't wait to/forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I can't wait to/for

To be very excited and eager to do or experience something. It also means that we are really looking forward to a particular event in…
What is... like? What are... like?English PhrasesOnce daily

What is... like? What are... like?

To ask for a description of someone or something (e.g. their appearance, their character, their behavior). You can put "he,…
Don't forget toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Don't forget to

Used to remind someone to do something at a particular time or place.
It's likeEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

It's like

"It's like" is a phrase that is used before one explains how something is similar to something else.  
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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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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