Idiom ｜ Speak Of The Devil
The idiom ‘speak of the devil’ began as a superstitious warning; speak of the devil and he will appear. Today, it’s meaning has changed and is much different. We now use it to …
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Idiom ｜ Eyes Bigger Than Stomach
To have ‘eyes bigger than one’s stomach’ is a very common idiom around the world. It means that someone has taken …
Idiom ｜ At the Drop of a Hat
‘At the drop of a hat’ is a very familiar American idiom. It was a very common phrase for races, but now it has a much different meaning.
Learn English Idioms ｜ What’s Good For The Goose
‘What’s good for the goose is good for the gander’ is an idiomatic phrase that is often used incorrectly. Let’s find out what it really means in this hilarious English lesson.
Idiom ｜ Cut Some Slack
The idiom ‘cut some slack’ has nautical roots, but these days it has nothing to do with ocean or ropes. To cut some slack means to …
Idiom ｜ Not Playing With a Full Deck
The phrase ‘not playing with a full deck’ is a fairly new idiom, but has become one of the most common and used idioms of our times, making it essential to know.
Idiom ｜ To Steal (Someone’s) Thunder
The idiomatic phrase `steal (someone’s) thunder’ is a useful idiom with a very interesting back story, which does have something to do with thunder. If someone has ever stolen your work, this is the idiom for you.
Idiom ｜ A Second Wind
The idiomatic phrase `to get a second wind` has little to do with wind blowing in the sky. It actually about the wind …
Idiom ｜ Out in the Cold
The common idiomatic phrase `to be left out in the cold` actually has nothing to do with cold temperatures. It has quite a different meaning entirely…
Asking Someone Out
Asking someone out for a date is hard. Asking someone out for a date in your second language is even harder. Even though it is hard, it’s not as difficult as you think.
There are lots of little things that will help successfully get you a date. Check out our video to help you along….