
Introduction to the teacher and course format.
Explanation of course structure and how you will learn 180+ phrases in 30 days.
Quick lesson introducing phrasal verbs and idioms.
Phrasal Verbs
Add up
Branch out
Weigh up
Idioms
Bite off more than you can chew
Call it a day
Under the weather
Phrasal Verbs
Break into
Carry on
Come up with
Idioms
A blessing in disguise
Get out of hand
Hit the sack
Phrasal Verbs
Beef up
Come across
Take on
Idioms
Go down the drain
By the book
Kill two birds with one stone
Phrasal Verbs
Call off
Cheer up
Deal with
Idioms
To get bent out of shape
To make matters worse
Wrap your head around something
Phrasal Verbs
Bring up
Fall apart
Take off
Idioms
Cut corners
Raining cats and dogs
The last straw
Phrasal Verb
Break up
Break down
Fill (someone) in
Fill in (for someone)
Idioms
Add insult to injury
Barking up the wrong tree
Cross that bridge when you come to it
Phrasal Verbs
Drop in
Look upto
Put down (placement)
Put down (insult)
Idioms
Break the ice
Comparing apples to oranges
Don’t count your chickens before your eggs have hatched
Phrasal Verbs
Get on with
Grow apart
Turn up
Idioms
Every cloud has a silver lining
To go the extra mile
To have bigger fish to fry
Phrasal Verbs
Look up
Warm up (to)
Work out (exercise)
Work (something) out
Idioms
It takes one to know one
On thin ice
Once in a blue moon
Phrasal verbs
Take out (date)
Take (something) out
Take (it) out on (something)
Idioms
Can't judge a book by its cover
Keep something at bay
Take it with a grain of salt
Phrasal Verbs
Give out
Put up with
Run out of
Idioms
Ball is in your court
Can’t (to) have your cake and it too
Jump the gun
Phrasal Verbs
Fill out
Lean on
Sort out
Idioms
Out of the blue
Come rain or shine
Get a second wind
Phrasal Verbs
Take on
Get along with
Hold on
Idioms
In the driver’s seat
On the same page
Raise the bar
Phrasal Verbs
Run into
Run out (of)
Blow (someone) off
Idioms
On cloud nine
Snowed under
To see eye to eye
Phrasal Verbs
Put down (write)
Put down (money)
Put down (kill animal)
Pass out (give)
Pass out (sleep)
Idioms
A snowball effect
There are other fish in the sea
Rock the boat
Phrasal Verbs
Blow up (explode)
Blow up (popularity)
Watch out
Idioms
Hit the nail on the head
Ignorance is bliss
Put something on ice
Phrasal Verbs
Look out for
Point out
Set aside
Idioms
Let the cat out the bag
To cost an arm and a leg
At the drop of a hat
Phrasal Verbs
Buy up
Carry out
Hand in
Idioms
A waste of space
Actions speak louder than words
Making a mountain out of a molehill
Phrasal Verbs
Take in
Take over
Think over
Idioms
Back to the drawing board
Back to square one
Don’t give up your day job
Phrasal Verbs
Jump on
Advise against
Look into
Idioms
couldn't care less
Steal someone’s thunder
Taste of your own medicine
Phrasal Verbs
Apply for
Bank on
Drag on
Idioms
Cry over spilt milk
Uphill battle
Not my cup of tea
Phrasal Verbs
Cut out
Come over
Pick up (something)
Idioms
Have a blast
Miss the boat
To go down hill
Phrasal Verbs
Work up to
Dress up
Ease off
Idioms
Best of both worlds
To be a big fish
To hit the road
Phrasal Verbs
Spot on
Hurry up
Iron out
Idioms
A bitter pill
All ears
Get your act together
Phrasal Verbs
Join in
Rule out
Set up
Idioms
Easy does it
Hang in there
It's not rocket science
Phrasal Verbs
Put off
Let down
Make fun of
Idioms
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
On the ball
Time flies (when you’re having fun)
Phrasal Verbs
Focus on
Take after
Use up
Idioms
Corner the market
Look before you leap
Hands are tied
Phrasal Verbs
Pay back (revenge)
Pay back (money)
Shut up (impolite)
Idioms
Burn bridges
The elephant in the room
Long shot
Phrasal Verbs
Go through (experience)
Give up
Hold up
Idioms
Safe bet
Stand your ground
No strings attached
Phrasal Verbs
Check out (investigate)
Get back to
Finish up
Idioms
Leave no stone unturned
To sit on the fence
Like riding a bike
Learn over 180 idioms and phrasal verbs in just 30 days with this challenging yet enjoyable English language challenge.
Welcome to the 30 day English idiom and phrasal verb challenge. My name is Rhyes and I am a TEFL qualified professional English teacher with thousands of hours experience as an international exam and conversation specialist. I have a passion for helping people learn real English. The English we use every single day with our friends, family and colleagues. This is exactly why idioms and phrasal verbs are so important. You can not cheat when learning a language, however with the phrases in this course you’ll find your English conversations will start to flow more naturally as you explore new sides to English language and culture.
Note: This course is aimed towards intermediate (B2) to advanced (C2) students and can also function as native speed/level listening practice.
The course requires around 30 minutes per day for 30 days. I am always available and quick to respond to any questions you have and/or to help clarify/simplify a specific phrasal verb or idiom.
If you're ready sign up and begin your journey of becoming a more natural sounding English speaker go ahead and join!
Good luck and all the best, Rhyes.