An informal British English word that means to wander or stroll around casually.

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This expression is all about following the rules.

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Many of us hope to turn over a new leaf when a new year starts.

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If you 'can't go wrong' with a suggestion, you can't fail if you use it.

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An expression to change someone's perspective. Learn it here

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An expression that means you're focused on one thing at a particular period of life

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Say this if you want to encourage someone to put some more effort into an activity.

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Learn an expression that means force something in somewhere that it doesn't quite fit.

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Should you cook on the fly, or follow a recipe? Learn a phrase to talk about improvising.

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When someone tells you 'that's on you', they're telling you that it's your fault.

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