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The English We Speak: Second nature
Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it.
The English We Speak: Ham-fisted
Here's an expression about clumsiness.
The English We Speak: Dip your toe into
Learn an expression about trying something new.
The English We Speak: The works
Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!
The English We Speak: Take the wheel
This expression is all about being in control.
The English We Speak: Off the cuff
An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.
The English We Speak: Top-notch
An expression that means something is very high quality.
The English We Speak: Find your groove
Learn an expression that means getting used to something.
The English We Speak: Crank up
Here's an expression about increasing intensity.
The English We Speak: Clutch at straws
Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation.
The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings
Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions.
The English We Speak: Stomping ground
Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.
The English We Speak: From the get-go
Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'.
The English We Speak: Bide someone's time
Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.
The English We Speak: An uphill task
This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination.
The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl
Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.
The English We Speak: Throw one's toys out the pram
Here's an expression for someone's dramatic reaction when they don't get what they want.
The English We Speak: Off the scale
An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.
The English We Speak: Warts and all
An expression that means including all your imperfections.
The English We Speak: That's on you
When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.
The English We Speak: On the fly
Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.
The English We Speak: Shoehorn something in
Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit
The English We Speak: Give it some welly!
Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.
The English We Speak: In my travel era
An expression that means you're focussed on one thing at a particular period of life
The English We Speak: The flip side
An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here
The English We Speak: You can't go wrong with
If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.
The English We Speak: Turn over a new leaf
Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.
The English We Speak: By the book
This expression is all about following the rules.
The English We Speak: Mooch
An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.
The English We Speak: Twig
A word for when you suddenly realise or understand something. Learn it here