Phrase of the Day

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A special English phrase for every day of the year.

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

Did you know that we first introduced the Phrase of the day in early 2006!
You could say that puts us nearly 20 years ahead of the competition.

Phrase of the day

"(something) springs to mind"
We use this expression to introduce an idea or example of something that we have had. Often it is humorous or ironic.

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"Whatever you do..."
We use this expression to emphasize that some advice or a warning is very important.

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"I couldn't live without (something)"
We use this expression to say that we really need something.

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"I can't think straight"
We use this expression to say that we are unable to see or think clearly. This is often because you are tired or in a noisy or distracting situation.

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"Pull your socks up"
We use this expression to say that somebody needs to perform better in work, studies or sport

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"I'm good to go"
We use this expression to say that we are ready and prepared to do an activity and other people do not need to wait for us.
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