I can't standEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I can't stand

To strongly dislike; be unable to put up with something or someone.

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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-.

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Fall apartPhrasal Verbs

Fall apart

To "fall apart" means to break into pieces physically, emotionally or even structurally. It can describe objects coming undone, plans failing, or…
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English for Love 3

English for Love 3

https://youtu.be/zxdkXHhWh1Q?si=bxmf6zY4RtMzk2Xi Love is when a person gives you new meaning or direction to your life. Love is when someone helps…
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Break downPhrasal Verbs

Break down

To "break down" generally means to stop working, lose emotional control, or separate something into smaller parts for understanding.
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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…
I apologize forEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I apologize for

"I apologize for" is used to tell someone you’re sorry for something that has caused problems, inconvenience or unhappiness. It…
How was theEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

How was the

The starter phrase "How was the" is a question you ask someone after they’ve gone to some place and you…
Wouldn't it be nice ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Wouldn't it be nice if

You can use "Wouldn't it be nice if" to suggest or dream of a desirable outcome, usually one that depends…
I wouldn't want you toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I wouldn't want you to

Use "I wouldn’t want you to" when you want to suggest something in a hypothetical situation. 

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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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