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.

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"It's a must"
We use this expression to recommend something very highly, especially tourist sights or activities.

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"As a treat"
We use this expression to say that someone does something special - it's common for birthdays and similar occasions.

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"the (noun) of a lifetime"
We use this expression to say that something was very, very special. It's normally positive - but not always.

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"Down the drain"
We use this expression to say that someone has wasted something - normally time, money or effort.

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"It makes me / you sick"
We use this expression to talk about something you disagree with, dislike or which annoys you.

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"Big deal"
We use this expression to say that we are not impressed or surprised by something.
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