Lay downPhrasal Verbs

Lay down

To "lay down" means to place something in a flat position or to establish rules, laws, or principles. It can also…
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Come downPhrasal Verbs

Come down

To "come down" means to move from a higher position to a lower one. It can also mean to be passed…
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While I'm gone, could youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

While I'm gone, could you

Use the phrase, "While I'm gone, could you", when asking someone to do something between now and when you return.

Week 28

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Go aheadPhrasal Verbs

Go ahead

"Go ahead" means for someone to proceed or continue with something.
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Maybe we shouldEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Maybe we should

You can use "Maybe we should" when you want to suggest what to do.

Week 17

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What should IEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

What should I

"What should I" is used to say or suggest that something is the proper, reasonable, or best thing to do.…
While I'm gone, could youEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

While I'm gone, could you

Use the phrase, "While I'm gone, could you", when asking someone to do something between now and when you return.
Let me knowEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

Let me know

A polite and professional way of asking to be informed.
I'm not used toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I'm not used to

If someone says "I’m not used to" it’s a feeling of not being familiar or comfortable with something.
I’m looking forward toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily

I’m looking forward to

To feel excited or pleased that an event or activity is going to happen. You can use "I'm looking forward…

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Idioms

Super Simple 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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