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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.

Phrase of the day

"Anyone'll tell you"
We use this expression to say that we are sure something is right, and that anyone can confirm this.
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"More than enough"
We use this expression to say that a number, price or quantity is more than necessary to do something.
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"On second thoughts"
We use this expression to say that we have changed our mind about something.
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"Just as well"
We use this expression to say that it is good something happened or someone did something, because it avoids a potential problem.
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"Let's face it"
We use this expression to introduce a negative idea that we have to accept.
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"Hit the nail on the head"
We use this expression to say that somebody's suggestion is exactly the right answer to a problem.
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