It's not like you toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

It's not like you to

We use this expression to say that we are surprised by someone acting differently from normal.

Week 14

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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. 

Week 18

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Show offPhrasal Verbs

Show off

To "show off" means to boast or attract attention especially by flaunting one's abilities, possessions, or appearance.
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I wish I wereEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I wish I were

An expression we use when you want to express a want or desire. To think about and express our desire…

Week 15

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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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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…
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…
I'm full ofEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm full of

Use "I'm full of" to feel, express, or show a lot of a particular emotion or quality.
Would you pleaseEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Would you please

"Would you please" is a polite expression used to express a request, wish, or demand.
You shouldn'tEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

You shouldn't

The use of "shouldn't" means the speaker is providing guidance that the action you are about to take is ill-advised.

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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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