Blogs about: English Idioms
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Practice…
Can you complete this English saying? Practice… a) makes you stronger b) makes perfect c) makes success The answer is below! ↓ Answer: b) Practice makes perfect! So, if you… more →
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Sometimes Beautiful Stinks
wrote 1 week ago: Sometimes you just have to grin it and bear it. The stench was horrific and it wasn’t warm out … more →
Practice...
wrote 2 weeks ago: Can you complete this English saying? Practice… a) makes you stronger b) makes perfect c) make … more →
Watching paint dry
wrote 2 weeks ago: Do you know the phrase “Watching paint dry“? Look at the examples below. Can you guess w … more →
British Culture – St George’s Day!
wrote 3 weeks ago: Hi everyone! The last week has been quite an important week in England. Did you see the London marat … more →
Idiom of the Day! ~ come out of your shell
wrote 3 weeks ago: Pet turtle hiding inside its shell (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Today’s idiom is “co … more →
Painting the Town Red - Zet de Bloemetjes Buiten!
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wrote 4 weeks ago: Dutch idiom, ‘zet de bloemetjes buiten’ literally translated means, put the flowers outside. … more →
On cloud nine
wrote 4 weeks ago: Do you know the English phrase “to be on cloud nine“? Can you guess what it means? … more →
Sheep in the English Language!
wrote 1 month ago: Hi everyone! I usually listen to music in the morning on my way to work but this morning I left my h … more →
to hit the roof
wrote 1 month ago: Do you know the English idiom “to hit the roof?” to hit the roof (to get very angry) Wh … more →
To make the most of
wrote 1 month ago: Hello, How are you today? I recently went on a trip to France and had many problems in my travels. I … more →
Birds of a feather...
wrote 1 month ago: Can you complete this English saying? Birds of a feather… a) fly together b) fight each other … more →
to talk shop
wrote 1 month ago: to talk shop (to talk about work or business outside the office) E.g. 1: A: I’m really worried … more →
to pat (someone) on the back
wrote 1 month ago: to pat (someone) on the back (to praise (someone)) E.g. 1: A: You deserve a pat on the back for that … more →
Teacher's pet
wrote 1 month ago: Teacher’s pet (teacher’s favourite student) E.g. A: Why don’t the students in your … more →
to have a lot on (one's) mind
wrote 1 month ago: to have a lot on one’s mind (to be worried about many things) E.g. 1: A: Why are you so … more →
British English Slang!
wrote 1 month ago: Hi everyone! Do you ever watch TV or listen to native English speakers having a conversation and he … more →
VBP Thursday - This IS The Cat's Meow
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wrote 1 month ago: [Still not sure what VBP is? Check here.] I admit it, and not reluctantly (VBP), I have been having … more →
to get a grip
wrote 1 month ago: to get a grip (to control one’s emotions) E.g. 1: A: I feel so upset and angry! I don’t … more →
IDIOMS
wrote 2 months ago: Idiom Definitions for ‘Let the dust settle’ If you let the dust settle, or wait till the … more →
