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The English We Speak: Drop
An expression meaning something exciting like a song or TV show is released. Learn it here.
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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The English We Speak: All you like
An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.
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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Around the clock
An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here!
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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Have in your locker
An expression that talks about something extra you have.
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Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The English We Speak: Come full circle
An expression meaning to return to where you started, but in a positive way.
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Published on 3 months ago
The English We Speak: Grind someone's gears
Use this expression when something really annoys you.
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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The English We Speak: Feel seen
An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.
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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The English We Speak: It's giving
An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.
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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The English We Speak: dial down
Here's an expression we use to talk about reducing the intensity of something.
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Published on 4 months ago
The English We Speak: The name of the game
Learn an expression to talk about the most important aspect of something.
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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago