Phrasal Verbs
What does “brush up on” mean?
To review or improve knowledge of something you already learned.
What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
To describe something exactly right.
What’s a more casual way to say “I’m very tired”?
“I’m beat.” / “I’m wiped out.”
What’s the reduced form of “going to”?
Gonna
What’s the British slang for “a cup of tea”?
“A cuppa.”
What does “get around to” mean?
To finally do something you’ve been meaning to do.
If someone “lets the cat out of the bag,” what have they done?
Revealed a secret.
In conversation, what could you say instead of “I don’t know”?
“No idea.” / “Beats me.” / “Dunno.”
What’s the reduced form of “want to”?
Wanna
What’s the American phrase for when something is very easy?
“Piece of cake.”
What does “come up with” mean?
To think of or create something (an idea, plan, etc.).
What does “barking up the wrong tree” mean?
Accusing or pursuing the wrong person or idea.
How might a native speaker casually say “Do you want to hang out later?”
“Wanna hang out later?” / “You up for hanging out?”
What’s the reduced form of “what are you doing?”?
whatcha doin’?
In British English, what’s a “loo”?
A toilet.
What does “back down” mean?
To withdraw or stop defending a position.
What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
It’s your turn to take action or make a decision.
What’s a natural, polite native response to someone thanking you?
someone thanking you?“No worries.” / “Anytime.” / “No problem.”
How would a native pronounce “Did you” in fast connected speech?
didja
What’s the meaning of the idiom “That’s not my cup of tea”?
It’s not something I like or enjoy.
What does “pull it off” mean?
To succeed at something difficult or unexpected.
What does “take it with a grain of salt” mean?
Don’t believe something completely; be skeptical.
What’s a native-like way to agree casually with enthusiasm?
"Totally!” / “For sure!” / “Absolutely!
In fast speech, how would a native say “I have got to go”?
I’ve gotta go / gotta go
Which English word has the most meanings in the dictionary?
Set.