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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.

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"Stick to..."
We say this phrase to say or suggest that somebody continues to do something and doesn't change.
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"Stuff like that"
We use this expression after we have given an example or two of something to indicate we could give more examples.
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"All the same"
We use this expression to introduce an idea that contrasts with what we have said before.
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"It's not an option"
We use this expression to say that something is not possible, or that we refuse to do something.
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"Try me"
We use this expression to invite someone to ask us something or ask us to do something with them.
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"I've got to shoot off"
We use this expression to say you have to leave immediately
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