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That's the best thing aboutEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
That's the best thing about
"That's the best thing about" is a phrase that we use to introduce an opinion. To tell someone what the best…
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You've got the wrong
Use "You've got the wrong" when you want to express that you’ve misunderstood something or someone.
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Can I ask you
Used when you are going to make a request or to ask a question. It is more polite to ask…
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Settle in
"Settle in" means to become accustomed to, and feel comfortable in, a new environment, whether it's a new home, job,…
Read MoreThere's more than one wayEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
There's more than one way
When "there’s more than one way" of doing something it means that there are multiple ways to complete a task.
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I'm pretty sureEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
I'm pretty sure
"I'm pretty sure" is a sentence opener that you can use when you are almost certain that something is true.
I can't believeEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
I can't believe
You can say "I can't believe" to express something that is true, amazing or disturbing. It is often used to…
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.
Is it okay ifEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
Is it okay if
This is a very casual way to ask if something is permissible or acceptable. We can ask for permission for…
When do you plan toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
When do you plan to
"When do you plan to" is a question to ask about future plans or schedules, usually asking about when you…
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Idioms
Super Simple Idioms

Don't judge a book by its cover
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
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
"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
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
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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What Goes Around Comes Around
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
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
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
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
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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