Tag: 使える英語

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Idiom | (Can’t) Judge a Book by its Cover

Can you judge a book by its cover? In this idiom lesson we’re going to learn what that means and why we shouldn’t. Spoiler alert, we’re talking about more than just books.

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

Idiom | Let the Cat Out of the Bag

The idiom ‘let the cat out of the bag’ is a cute sound phrase that is often used by native speakers. Although it sounds playful, this idiom has a darker meaning that’s important to know.

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

Idiom | Once in a Blue Moon

What are blue moons and when do they happen? This beautiful and popular idiom dates back hundreds of years and is one of the more poetic phrases. Once in a Blue Moon is a wonderful idiom that means …

Idiom | Take with a Grain of Salt

Idiom | Take with a Grain of Salt

The idiom ‘take with a grain of salt’ dates back thousands of years and is one of the most commonly used idioms in English. This is a must know idiom for any learners.

Idiom | The Whole Nine Yards

Idiom | The Whole Nine Yards

The idiomatic phrase `the whole nine yards’ is a very popular American idiom, but it has nothing to do with the sport of football. The meaning …

Idiom | Beat Around the Bush

Idiom | Beat Around the Bush

The idiom ‘beat around the bush’ is a phrase that dates back hundreds of year. It has nothing to do with beating or bushes. The phrase actually means …