#expression… … go a long way 1 Feb 2019 meaning: will be very successful Thanks for your donation; I'm sure it will go a long way. A little imagination can go a long way. A little bit of yoga…
#expression… Blow your own trumpet/horn 1 Feb 2019 Meaning: boost about your own skills, abilities… Examples: I don’t want to blow my own trumpet, but business was much better run when I was in charge. I don’t want…
#expression… Between the devil and the deep blue sea 26 Jan 2019 Situation with two unacceptable alternatives. Example sentences: When the new product didn't take off, the company was caught between the devil and the deep blue sea: abandon the product or…
#expression… January Blues 8 Jan 2019 A feeling of depression usually associated with the winter. The magic of Christmas is over, it’s dark and cold, and we have to be active in order to beat the…
#expression… Pros and cons 8 Jan 2019 (Lat. pro et contra) Meaning: advantages and disadvantages; for and against We are weighing up the pros and cons of buying a new car. The best thing to do is…
idiom Autumn years 17 Nov 2018 The idiom refers to later years of someone’s life, usually retired ones. Ex: He spent his autumn years enjoying his grandchildren. Now when he is retired, he plans to spend his…
idiom Be/feel under the weather 9 Nov 2018 If someone is under the weather, it means that they are feeling ill or unwell. I won’t be able to come to work today. I feel under the weather. I’m…
idiom Back of one’s hand 31 Oct 201831 Oct 2018 Something we are familiar with, a place we know very well. Ex: Of course I won't get lost. I know this place like the back of my hand. I know…
idiom Money talks 7 Aug 20187 Aug 2018 This is usually said about those who are rich and can get whatever they want. Examples: In this country money talks. If you don’t have it, you can forget about…
idiom Take something with a grain (pinch) of salt 30 Jul 2018 If you take something that someone says with a grain (pinch) of salt, then you probably think it’s a lie or exaggerated story. Ex: We always take information on the…
idiom Never say die 21 Jul 2018 Stay optimistic, positive attitude. Ex: There are still dozens of job vacancies she hasn’t tried. Never say die. After falling off his bicycle for the second time, Tim climbed back…
idiom Let sleeping dogs lie 20 Jul 2018 Avoid mentioning the subject in order not to make the situation worse. Ex: The boys didn't want to ask their mum if she'd let them go to the excursion because…
idiom Be/get on your high horse 14 Jul 2018 to behave in a way that shows you feel superior in a bad way. Ex: Although he doesn't know much about cooking, he always gets on his high horse and starts explaining…
idiom A stitch in time saves nine 8 Jul 2018 Meaning: It is better to deal with problems immediately, before they deteriorate. Example: You should deal with that leaking pipe problem now. You know what they say – a stitch…
idiom Call it a day 5 Jul 2018 We use this phrase to say that the work is over for the day. I think we’ve been working enough. Let’s call it a day and go for a drink.…
idiom Not enough room to swing a cat 17 Jun 2018 Meaning: we use this expression when we want to describe a place as very small. Ex: There is not enough room to swing a cat in the tent. My office…
idiom Be all fingers and thumbs 16 Jun 2018 Meaning: to be clumsy with your hands. Ex: Will you please hold this for me. I'm all fingers and thumbs today. Mary could never be a nurse. She's all fingers…
idiom Actions speak louder than words 15 Jun 201827 Jan 2019 What you do is more important than what you say, or what you promise to do. Ex: You said that you’d do your share of the housework. Remember, actions speak…
idiom The lesser of two evils 14 Jun 2018 The less unpleasant of two unpleasant options. Ex: I had two options - stay at home and watch TV or go to picnic with my little brother and his friends.…
idiom Spring into action/life 13 Jun 2018 Suddenly start doing something. The police officer sprang into action when he heard about the robbery. Mediterranean towns spring into life during summer.
idiom You can’t judge a book by its cover 12 Jun 201812 Jun 2018 We can't judge on someone's character only by their appearance. Ex: The man wears simple clothes and drives a cheap car, but I've heard that he's one of the wealthiest…
idiom Fuddy-duddy 7 Jun 2018 A person who has old fashioned attitudes and opinions. Ex: Some may think I'm an old fuddy-duddy because I don't like computers.
idiom Home free 6 Jun 2018 Be assured of completing something because you'd finished the most difficult part of it. When we tidy the bathroom and the kitchen we'll be home free. If we can finish…
idiom It’s a pity / It’s a shame 2 Jun 2018 We use these two phrases when something is disappointing. It’s a pity you can’t come to the picnic with us. It’s a shame that Ellen failed her test again.
idiom I can’t get enough of it 2 Jun 20182 Jun 2018 To desire or enjoy large amounts of something. This risotto is delicious. I can’t get enough of it!
idiom Break the ice 2 Jun 20182 Jun 2018 Interrupt unpleasant silence, relieve tension on a first meeting. Ex: When we were introduced to each other, Gordon started talking about the project and broke the ice.
idiom Back to the salt mines! 27 May 2018 Meaning: Let's get back to work! Ex: Our lunch break is over. Let’s get back to the salt mines! I've got two days off and then I have to go back to the salt…
idiom Be in someone’s good / bad books 1 May 201821 May 2018 These expressions are used when someone is pleased / not pleased with you. Example sentences: I think I'm in my boss' good books. I'll try not to spoil it. Sean…
idiom April showers bring May flowers 30 Apr 2018 Meaning: The rains in April will bring blooming flowers in May. I don’t mind April rains. My garden will be blooming soon. You know what they say: April showers bring…
idiom Hunky-dory 27 Apr 2018 An informal expression meaning that everything is fine and there are no problems at all. Example sentences: I'm alright. Everything is hunky dory. Once you argue with someone you can't…
