Don't be soEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Don't be so

An expression that you say to someone whose action or words seem a little much.

Week 7

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Pick upPhrasal Verbs

Pick up

To "pick up" can mean to meet or start a relationship with someone, to acquire or learn something like a…
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Run awayPhrasal Verbs

Run away

To "run away" means to leave or escape suddenly from a place, person, or situation. It can also mean to avoid…
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Can you get meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Can you get me

Used when you want someone to give you something. Always add "please" at the end of a question to sound…

Week 5

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Who is yourEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Who is your

Asked when you want to get to know someone better. A popular question asked during interviews, dates, or during casual…

Week 10

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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.
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…
When did youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

When did you

A question used to ask the other person about something that happened in the past.
I've decided toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I've decided to

To declare a decision or intent. You are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.
Let me check
Let me checkEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Let me check

Use "let me check" when you want to confirm something before taking action. When you say this phrase there’s an added…

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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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