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To read up on something means to research or study a topic to gain more knowledge about it. Example: "I need to read up on World War II for my history presentation."

To submit work or hand in work means to give a completed assignment to your teacher for grading. Example: "Please hand in your essays by the end of the day

To be into something means to be very interested or enthusiastic about it. Example: "My brother is really into astrophysics and reads every book he can find on the subject."

To hand out something means to distribute things to each person in a group. Example: "The teacher will hand out the worksheets after explaining the activity."

To copy out something means to write it down exactly as it appears in another text. Example: "I had to copy out the vocabulary list from the textbook into my notebook."

To drop out of school means to quit or stop attending before you have completed your studies. Example: "He decided to drop out of school to pursue his music career."

Team - it's time to knuckle down and finalize this project. To knuckle down means to start working or studying very hard and seriously. Example: "With final exams next month, it's time to knuckle down."

Drużyno - czas zabrać się do pracy i sfinalizować ten projekt.

I think we are going too fast, Jim doesn't catch up with us. To catch up with other people means to reach the same level or standard after falling behind. Example: "After being sick, I had to study every evening to catch up with my classmates."

Myślę, że idziemy za szybko, Jim za nami nie nadąża.

To go over something means to review, check, or examine it carefully. Example: "Let's go over our notes together before the test."

as soon as my dad unlocked the car my brother shouted: shotgun!

My grandfather is always coy about his age, joking that he "stopped counting at 30." (He is deflecting the question in a lighthearted way.)

and suggests being suspiciously secretive. The witness was very cagey about his relationship with the victim, which made the detectives suspicious." (Here, "cagey" implies he is deliberately hiding something important, possibly to protect himself.)

His world fell apart after Susan cancelled their wedding. y trainers are falling apart

someone is extremely bold, confident, or "cheeky," often to the point of being arrogant or audacious. He just walked into the CEO's office without an appointment and asked for a raise. That man has more front than Brighton."

It looks like it's going to rain; I'd better grab my brolly."

"Would you like to come in for a cuppa and a chat?"

"I'm just grabbing a quick cheese and pickle sarnie for lunch."

These ducks are the epitome of second thoughts!

To end a project or venture: "The company pulled the plug on the new software after it received terrible reviews.

to use your influence or connections with important people to get something done or to gain an advantage for yourself or someone else. "He didn't have the right qualifications, but his father pulled some strings with the director and got him the job."

means: "I successfully attracted someone last night, and she came back to my house."

It means, "Are you actively trying to attract someone tonight?" (in a romantic or sexual way), typically when you're on a night out. "You look very smart tonight. Are you on the pull?"

"They've known each other for thirty years and are true friends through thick and thin; they've supported each other through new jobs, breakups, and illnesses."

"I know you're having a tough week, but keep your chin up. It will get better."

"She's the director of the project, so she calls the shots on everything from budget to deadlines."

scientists found a way to coax the human heart into repairing itself, "To coax" means to gently and patiently persuade someone to do something. It implies using kindness, soft words, or flattery rather than force or direct orders.

informal, chiefly British phrase -go for a casual, aimless walk with no particular destination in mind. It's walking for pleasure, exploration, or just to pass the time."We have a free hour before dinner, so let's have a wander around the old town."

It's a friendly way to invite someone to stop working or standing and to rest. "You look tired after that long walk. Come in, take a load off, and I'll get you a drink."

"I'm just popping into town to do a spot of shopping before I meet you at the pub."is an informal, chiefly British phrase that means to do a little bit of shopping or go on a short shopping trip.

Typical (adjective) = a negative way of describing someone behaving in a bad or inappropriate way

"The football match was rained off just after half-time because the pitch was flooded

He told me he'd lost my keys, but he was just winding me up." stop winding me up!

If he keeps spending like that, he'll wind up with no money."

"I need to clean the house, but I spent an hour faffing around on my phone instead." "Stop faffing around and just make a decision!"

We're all chipping in to buy our boss a retirement gift. Do you want to contribute?" Everyone chipped in five bucks for the pizza."