By watching this video lesson, you will learn 7 English expressions that will help you speak English more fluently.
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7 ADVANCED ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS
- Cut to the chase
- Definition: To get to the main point or important part without wasting time.
- Example sentences:
° Let’s cut to the chase and discuss the key issues.
° I don’t have much time, so please cut to the chase.
° Instead of small talk, he preferred to cut to the chase in conversations.
2. Go the extra mile
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- Definition: To make an additional effort or put in extra work beyond what is expected.
- Example sentences:
° She always goes the extra mile to help her colleagues with their projects.
° The company is known for its exceptional customer service because they always go the extra mile.
° Going the extra mile often leads to greater success and recognition.
3. Have a change of heart
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- Definition: To change one’s opinion, attitude, or decision about something.
- Example sentences:
° He initially declined the offer, but later had a change of heart and accepted it.
° After his experience, she had a change of heart about her career path.
° Her recent trip made her have a change of heart about traveling alone.
4. Be in hot water
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- Definition: To be in trouble or facing a difficult situation due to one’s actions.
- Example sentences:
° After missing the deadline, he found himself in hot water with his boss.
° She knew she would be in hot water for neglecting her responsibilities.
° Getting caught cheating in the exam landed him in hot water with the school authorities.
5. Bite off more than one can chew
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- Definition: To take on a task or responsibility that is too big or difficult to manage.
- Example sentences:
° She bit off more than she could chew by accepting so many projects at once.
° Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
° Taking on that massive renovation project felt like biting off more than he could chew.
6. Burn the midnight oil
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- Definition: To work late into the night; to stay up late working or studying.
- Example sentences:
° He had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project before the deadline.
° During exam week, students often burn the midnight oil to prepare.
° The writer burned the midnight oil to complete her novel.
7. Burn bridges
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- Definition: To damage relationships or cut off connections, usually in a way that is irreversible.
- Example sentences:
° She regretted burning bridges with her former colleagues after leaving on bad terms.
° Quitting her job by yelling at the boss burned bridges for future references.
° It’s never a good idea to burn bridges, as you never know when you might need help.