Tag: Idiom

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 …

Understanding Idioms

Understanding Idioms

To become fluent in English is to fully know and understand idioms. Although they are difficult to learn and comprehend, they are a key part of the language. Let’s start with a basic lesson.