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Zing

Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

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The English We Speak: Let loose

An expression that means relax and celebrate.

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The English We Speak: Shook

A word to express surprise or shock.

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The English We Speak: Wishy-washy

Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague.

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The English We Speak: Stir the pot

Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them!

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The English We Speak: Heavy lifting

Heavy lifting isn鈥檛 about the gym. Learn this expression here.

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The English We Speak: Peaks and troughs

Ever felt like you鈥檙e on the rollercoaster of life and don鈥檛 know a good way to say it?

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The English we speak: Take the plunge

If you take the plunge, you make an important decision that cannot be easily reversed.

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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.

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The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness.

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The English We Speak: Dip your toe into

Learn an expression about trying something new.

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The English We Speak: The works

Learn a phrase that means 'everything'!

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The English We Speak: Take the wheel

This expression is all about being in control.

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The English We Speak: Off the cuff

An expression that means you say something without preparing first. Learn it here.

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The English We Speak: Top-notch

An expression that means something is very high quality.

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The English We Speak: Find your groove

Learn an expression that means getting used to something.

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The English We Speak: Crank up

Here's an expression about increasing intensity.

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The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation.

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The English We Speak: Tug at the heartstrings

Here's an expression for when something makes you feel strong emotions.

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The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.

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The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'.

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The English We Speak: Bide someone's time

Here's an expression about waiting patiently for an opportunity.

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The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination.

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The English We Speak: Makes my skin crawl

Here's an expression for when you're incredibly disgusted by something.

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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.

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The English We Speak: Off the scale

An expression that means goes far beyond what is expected.

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The English We Speak: Warts and all

An expression that means including all your imperfections.

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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.

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The English We Speak: On the fly

Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.

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