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There goesEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
There goes
In general, "there goes" means that something has ended. It’s used to say that something is no longer available or…
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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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Stand by
To "stand by" means to be ready or on alert. It also means to support someone, especially in difficult times.
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I don't feel like
You can change what you are saying to express something you would NOT enjoy or express a concern about something.
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I've decided to
To declare a decision or intent. You are stating that you have made a decision or come to a conclusion.
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I'm sorry toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
I'm sorry to
Saying you are "sorry to" expresses a feeling of sympathy or regret.
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…
I'm thinking about/ofEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
I'm thinking about/of
Thinking refers to a process of thought, forming an opinion or judgment. When expressing "I am thinking about" you are…
What do you want to doEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
What do you want to do
Use "What do you want to do" at the beginning of your question when you ask someone what they’ll do…
I really appreciateEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
I really appreciate
"I really appreciate" is a polite and formal way to express gratitude and thankfulness to someone, often an alternative to expressing "thank…
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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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