The English We Speak

Plan b

If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.

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Sound out

Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.

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One-up

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?

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Fly by night

When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.

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Tread on someone's toes

It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.

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Mental gymnastics

How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?

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Call dibs

If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?

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Run for the hills

What makes you want to run for the hills?

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Each to their own

How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?

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Fill your boots

If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?

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Join the club

How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.

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Go with the flow

Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do

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Cakeism

Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.

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Drip feed

Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.

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Scatterbrain

Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.

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On point

A phrase all about being perfect!

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Be in with a shout

Learn a phrase for winning!

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Kiss something goodbye

An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!

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Productivity theatre

Learn a phrase about pretending to work.

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Pet hate

Learn how to describe your annoyance

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