So you're at a party and you've been talking to someone for awhile. You don't know them that well, and they seem interested in what you...

HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...

When was the last time you cried your eyes out? This means to cry strongly and for a long time. Someone who cries their eyes out usually...

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Word pairs are also known as binomial pairs. Here are five common binomial pairs that are joined by "and," and which you can use in...

We've all been broke and we've all had to cover someone. Are you familiar with these common money idioms? Check them out and add them to...

How many times have you found yourself disagreeing with someone in a conversation, and not knowing how to respond? It can be tough....

You can use these verb and preposition combinations to discuss how a company is performing. These phrases can be used in the context of...

Understand more spoken English by learning these common contracted phrases, and start using them today in your own conversations. going...

These are two common responses to proposed plans. Are you interested in and available to join a proposed activity? You're in. Are you not...

Ordering food is one of the most essential skills in any language. Whether you are on a business trip, on vacation, or starting a new...

Here are 3 quick English idioms you can use today. 1. "I'm up for it." If you're up for something, you're interested in it and have the...