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There're are so many thingsEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
There're are so many things
"There're are so many things" is a phrase that explains that you want/have to do many things. You may substitute…
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What will you do
You can use "What will you do" as a question that asks what someone is willing to do or wants…
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Run into
To "run into" means to meet someone unexpectedly, encounter a problem, or to crash into something.
Read MoreDidn't sheEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
Didn't she
Using "Didn't she" is a way of repeating what you've just heard, generally in order to get more details from…
Read MoreIf I were you, I'dEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
If I were you, I'd
Here you are giving an example of what decision what you would do given the circumstances. This can be in…
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Have you triedEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
Have you tried
We use "Have you tried" to ask about somebody's personal experience in the past or about their recent actions.
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…
Don't tell meEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
Don't tell me
Used to emphasize when you are surprised or when you can’t believe something is happening.
You must be lookingEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
You must be looking
"You must be looking" is used when someone is sure that something is true or when it's the only realistic…
You have every reason toEnglish PhrasesOnce daily
You have every reason to
"You have every reason to" It can be used to express a strong feeling that you have a very justifiable reason…
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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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