Daily life
The everyday English you actually reach for around daily life — grouped by the moments you live them: getting up and out the door, sorting errands, keeping the house going, and planning your downtime.
Waking up and getting yourself out the door.
Nipping out to the shops and ticking jobs off the list.
Keeping the place tidy and getting the jobs done.
Working out what to do with your free time.
Heading out, getting back, and turning up at people's places.
Getting the kids out the door without losing your mind.
When you finally fancy giving something new a go.
A quick stop for petrol and whatever else you've run out of.
Giving back that drill (or ladder) you've had for months.
Deciding what to keep and what to chuck.
Heading over for a cuppa and a catch-up.
Clearing the table and tackling the pots.
An appliance packs in and you're trying to sort it.
Deciding what to wear before heading out.
Stuck at home for a parcel and watching for the van.
Browse all 124 daily life phrases by level →
Multiple-meaning phrases in daily life
Same phrase, different jobs — compare the meanings before you use them.