5 useful B2–C1 words that native speakers use in everyday conversations. Expand your vocabulary, sound more natural

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Definition: To make people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.
Example: "I told a joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meet

Definition: To learn how to do something through practice.
Example: "It took me a few days to get the hang of my new job."

Get the hang of something (/ɡet ðə hæŋ əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/)

Definition: To make more effort than is normally expected.
Example: "She always goes the extra mile to help her customers."

Go the extra mile (/ɡəʊ ði ˈekstrə maɪl/)

Definition: Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial.
Example: "Losing that job was a blessing in disguise

A blessing in disguise (/ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/)

Definition: To have the same understanding, goals, or expectations as someone else.
Example: "Let's have a quick meeting to make sure we're all on the same page."

On the same page (/ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/)