Cook up an idea

Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it here.

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Read the room

Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!

• 2 mins

Brick by brick

There are some things that you have to build up gradually. Talk about them using this.

• 2 mins

Walk someone through

Let us walk you through how to use this phrase.

• 2 mins

In on it

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.

• 2 mins

Telling porkies

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth.

• 2 mins

Lay it on thick

An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much.

• 2 mins

Beige flag

This describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make someone unlikeable.

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Do the trick

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem.

• 2 mins

Zing

Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

• 2 mins

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• 1 min

The English We Speak: Let loose

An expression that means relax and celebrate.

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The English We Speak: Shook

A word to express surprise or shock.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Stir the pot

Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and don’t know a good way to say it?

• 3 mins

The English we speak: Take the plunge

If you take the plunge, you make an important decision that cannot be easily reversed.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Second nature

Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it.

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The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness.

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The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Learn an expression about trying something new.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: The works

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.

• 2 mins

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation.

• 3 mins

The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions.

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The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.

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