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Unsung hero 

A person who does important or valuable work but receives little recognition or praise for it.

Example:

1- Imagine you’re organizing a big event at work or at school.

Everyone congratulates the speaker or the manager.

But you know that one colleague stayed late every evening, solved problems behind the scenes, and made sure everything ran smoothly.

You might say:

“She was the unsung hero of the whole event.”

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A labour of love 

Something you do because you genuinely love it, even though it requires a lot of time, effort, or hard work.

Example:

Imagine someone spends months restoring an old family house.

Painting walls. Fixing furniture. Working every weekend.

Not because they’re being paid to do it, but because the place means something to them.

You could say: “Restoring the house was a labor of love.”

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As we speak

It means: At this very moment. Right now.

Example: 

 Imagine you’re waiting for an important package.

A friend asks: “Has it been shipped yet?” You check the tracking information and reply:

“Yes, it’s on its way as we speak.” Meaning: It’s travelling right now.

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For some reason 

For a reason that you don’t know or can’t explain.

Example:

Imagine you’re talking to a friend about movies.

You say:

“For some reason, I always cry at the end of animated films.”

You don’t know exactly why.

You just do.

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Before I knew it

Something happened very quickly or sooner than you expected. Usually because you were busy, distracted, or enjoying yourself.

Examples:

1- I watched one episode, and before I knew it, it was midnight.

2- I kept studying a little every day, and before I knew it, I was speaking English with confidence.

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I never got around to

It means: I intended to do something, but I never found the time or opportunity to do it. Importantly, this expression usually doesn’t imply laziness. Life simply got in the way.

Examples:

1- I never got around to reading it.

2- I’ve been meaning to watch it, but I never got around to it.

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Not gonna lie

 It simply means: To be honest. Or: I’m about to say something truthful, personal, or perhaps a little unexpected. 

Examples:

1- Not gonna lie, I was really nervous at the beginning.

2- Not gonna lie, that was much better than I expected.

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While away the hours

To spend time in a pleasant, relaxed, and leisurely way. Usually, without doing anything particularly important or urgent.

Examples:

1- We whiled away the hours talking in a café.

2- I whiled away the afternoon by the beach with a good book.

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Come to Think of It

Is used when a new thought or realization suddenly comes to mind.

Examples:

1- Come to think of it, I haven’t been to the cinema in ages.

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Two Years Together

As we begin our third year together, I hope Daily English Pod continues to be something useful in your life. A place to learn. A place to reflect. A place to discover a new expression. Or simply a calm few minutes in a busy day. And maybe this new beginning can be a new beginning for you, too — a quiet reminder that even the smallest steps can matter, and that the goals you carry in your heart are still worth returning to .