Master the Phrasal Verb: COME UP WITH 🚀

Have you ever struggled to explain that you just had a "lightbulb moment"? In today’s episode of English Makes No Sense, we are breaking down a phrasal verb that native speakers use every single day: "Come up with."

Whether you are in a business meeting or just hanging out with friends, you don't just "think" of ideas—you come up with them!

In this quick lesson, we cover:

• ✅ The exact meaning of "Come up with."

• ✅ Real-world examples (like coming up with a better sentence!).

• ✅ Why this phrasal verb is essential for sounding more natural in English.

Example from the episode:"We need to come up with a plan for the weekend!"

Challenge:Can you come up with a sentence using today's phrase? Drop it in the comments and I'll look it over! 📝

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Why does pizza end with a /ts/ sound? Because English steals words and keeps the chaos. A fun, short episode explaining borrowed words and weird English pronunciation.

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Want to sound more confident in English at work? Learn a simple phrase upgrade that makes you sound professional, capable, and ready to learn — without changing your message.

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Struggling with rock and lock? You’re not alone. This Pronunciation Tuesday episode trains your tongue to clearly hear and produce the /r/ and /l/ sounds — two of the most difficult sounds for English learners.

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Learn how to use the phrasal verb look into like a native speaker. This episode explains the meaning, common workplace uses, and real examples so you can sound professional and confident at work.

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What does spill the beans really mean? In this quick ESL lesson, you’ll learn the meaning, how native speakers use it, and how to sound natural when talking about secrets and surprises. Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to understand idioms without confusion.

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English idioms, ESL podcast, learn English fast, English expressions, ESL listening
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English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning.

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between lose vs loose, plus pronunciation tricks to help you hear (and say!) the difference clearly.

If spelling and pronunciation confuse you, this episode is for you.

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English spelling is chaotic—and one small letter can completely change meaning.

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between quiet vs quite and, plus pronunciation tricks to help you hear (and say!) the difference clearly.

If spelling and pronunciation confuse you, this episode is for you.

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Now let’s talk about bring and take.

Think location.

Bring moves something toward the speaker.Bring your laptop to the meeting.

Take moves something away.Take this folder home.

If it’s coming to me → bring.If it’s going away → take.

English loves directions. It just forgets to explain them.

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Have you ever said, “Can you borrow me a pen?”
You’re not alone.

In this episode, we clear up two words that confuse ESL learners because English cares a LOT about direction. Learn when to use borrow vs lend with simple rules that finally make sense.