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Mastering the art of business communication is an essential skill for professionals navigating the complex world of the modern workplace. One significant component of effective communication is the...
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English Idiom – Bite your tongue. Meaning – To stop yourself from saying something that might be rude or hurtful. This expression used to convey the idea of...
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English Idiom – Long in the tooth. Meaning – Old or getting old. This idiom suggests that the person or thing has reached an advanced age or is...
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If you’re a high school or university student studying computer science, you’ll likely come across many technical terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Understanding the vocabulary is...
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Mastering phrasal verbs is an essential step towards fluency in English. These versatile word combinations add depth and nuance to our language, allowing us to express actions, routines,...
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Slang – Skedaddle. Meaning – To leave or run away hastily or quickly. This expression is often used to describe someone or something making a swift and hurried...
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English Idiom – To Boot. Meaning – In addition or as an extra. This idiom is used to emphasize an added or supplementary factor, often highlighting something positive...
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English Idiom – That’s the way the cookie crumbles. Meaning – That’s just the way things happen, and there’s nothing we can do to change it. This phrase...
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Common English Phrases: It Is What It Is. Student: “I wish I could get rid of my accent. I sound so different.” Teacher: “It is what it is....
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Cat Idioms: A Guide for English Learners Have you ever noticed how cats seem to have a certain mystique about them? They’re graceful, mysterious, and sometimes even a...
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English Idiom – Wake up and smell the coffee. Meaning – To become aware of what’s really happening or what needs to be done. To recognize a situation...
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English Idiom – Turn the tables. Meaning – To reverse a situation in favour of yourself or another person who was previously at a disadvantage. To change a situation so that...
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Dog Idioms: A Guide for English Learners Have you ever wondered why dogs are often called man’s best friend? It’s because they have been loyal companions to humans...
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At FunkyEnglish, we’re passionate about both technology and language learning. We believe that learning language through interesting and relevant topics is an effective way to improve language skills....
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English Idiom – Bite the bullet. Meaning – To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination. This idiom is commonly used to describe a difficult...
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Idioms are a crucial part of the English language, and they are often used in academic and professional settings. Being able to understand and use idioms confidently and...
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English Idiom – Pull a fast one. Meaning – To engage in a deceitful practice or play an unfair trick. This expression refers to deceiving or tricking someone...
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If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve probably heard some common phrases that seem a bit strange or confusing. These are often idioms, or expressions that have...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for many years, and it has significantly influenced the way we learn and communicate. AI is the development of computer systems...
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In this English lesson we'll take a look at how we use the future continuous tense when talking about what we will be doing in the future.
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English Idiom – Green-eyed monster. Meaning – Jealousy or envy. This phrase is often used to describe the feeling of intense jealousy that one might experience when someone...
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English Idiom – Everything but the kitchen sink. Meaning – Including almost everything imaginable or every possible item, without any regard for necessity or relevance. This expression can...
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As an English language learner, you may have heard the term “AI” being used a lot lately. AI, or artificial intelligence, is a technology that has become increasingly...
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English Idiom – In a pickle. Meaning – To be in a difficult or complicated situation, typically one that is hard to get out of. The phrase can...
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English Idiom – Put your money where your mouth is or Put money where your mouth is. Meaning – Back up your words with action. This idiom is used to...
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English Idiom – Play with fire. Meaning – To take a risk or do something dangerous, especially when the consequences of doing so could be serious or even catastrophic. The...
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English Idiom – Swim with sharks. Meaning – To operate among dangerous or risky people. The idiom swimming with sharks is used to describe a situation where someone...
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Thank you is one of the most important phrases in the English language. It is a polite way to show appreciation and gratitude for something someone has done...
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English Idiom – Lose (one’s) marbles Meaning – Become crazy or insane. The idiom lose your marbles is used to describe someone who is acting in a confused...
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Phrasal Verb - Blow up.
Meaning 1 – To explode. To be destroyed by an explosion.
“The army is threatening to blow the airport up.”
Meaning 2 – To inflate something...
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English Idiom – On cloud nine Meaning – Extremely happy. The English idiom on cloud nine is used to express a state of extreme happiness and elation. It...
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English Idiom – Spill the beans or Spill beans Meaning – To reveal a secret. To reveal a secret or piece of information that was previously unknown. The...
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English Idiom – (Be) Like a bear with a sore head Meaning – To be extremely angry, annoyed, or irritable. The idiom ‘like a bear with a sore head‘ is used to describe someone...
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English Idiom – Cakewalk Meaning – The idiom cakewalk is used to describe something that is very easy to do. It is often used to describe a task...
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English Idiom – Rule of Thumb Meaning – A rough guide or general principle, usually based on experience or practical wisdom. A guideline that is used to make...
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English Idiom – Long Shot Meaning – Used to describe something that has a very small chance of success, or that is unlikely to happen. This expression is...
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English Idiom – Feel Blue Meaning – To feel sad or depressed. This expression can be used to describe any unhappy feeling you may have. Colours and Emotions: Different colours...
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English Idiom – Ring a bell or Ring any bells Meaning – To sound or seem familiar. If something rings a bell it awakens a memory or reminds you of something. This...
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English Idiom – On Thin Ice or Be Skating/Treading/Walking On Thin Ice Meaning – To be doing something dangerous or risky. If someone is on thin ice they are doing...
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“A majestic lion with a beautiful mane surveys the world around him.” Lion facts and vocabulary: The collective noun for a group of lions is pride. A young...
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English Idiom – To smell a rat Meaning – To suspect that something is wrong or that something dishonest is happening. You can use this expression when you recognize that...
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English Idiom – Right as rain or As right as rain Meaning – In good order or in good health. To be completely healthy or well again after an illness or...
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English Idiom – Kangaroo Court Meaning – An unofficial or unauthorised “mock” court. This expression can be used to refer to an unofficial court or a court that exists to come...
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English Idiom – Catch Somebody’s Eye Meaning – To attract someone’s attention or interest. This expression can be used when you make eye contact (two people look directly into each other’s...
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English Idiom – (Be) Like talking to a brick wall Meaning – To be completely ignored by someone. This expression is used when the person you are speaking to does not...
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English Idiom – Elephant in the room or Elephant in the living room Meaning – An obvious problem or issue that people avoid talking about or even acknowledge....
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English Idiom – Light at the end of the tunnel. Meaning – The end of a difficult situation, or the solution to a problem. If there is light at the...
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English Idiom – As one door closes, another door opens or As one door closes, another one opens. Meaning – As one opportunity ends, another opportunity often follows. If one...
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English Idiom – Not a dry eye in the house Meaning – This expression is used to say that everyone (in a place) was emotional about something. Everyone in...
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Phrasal Verb – Stand by Meaning 1 – To be ready to do something, or to be ready for action. If you are standing by you are ready to act –...
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Phrasal Verb – Look up Meaning 1 – Look (something) up – To try to find some information in a book, on a list, or on a computer....
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“An experienced surfer balances on his surfboard as he surfs through the waves!” More Surfing Vocabulary: barrel (noun) – the tube or curl of the wave – the...
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English Idiom – Hold your horses Meaning – Wait. This expression is a command that tells someone to stop doing something or to wait for a moment. Hold your...
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“A carpenter struggles to saw through a wooden log. Perhaps the carpenter needs to clean the rusty saw!” Carpentry is the activity or occupation of making or repairing...
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English Idiom – Pull your socks up or Pull up your socks Meaning – To do better. To make a real effort to improve. If you pull your socks up...
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“We see the number plate, chrome bumpers and tinted windscreen of this immaculate classic car.” What is a classic car? A classic car is one that is at...
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English Idiom – Pipe dream Meaning – An idea or plan that is very unlikely to happen. An impossibility or an unrealistic dream. A pipe dream is a dream that...
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“An undulating road in the sandy desert. The sign reminds drivers to obey the speed limit.” Remember: Desert – A dry, barren area of land. Dessert – The...
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“A piggy bank overflowing with cash! Coins and banknotes are stored safely in this ceramic pig.” The verb overflowing means that a container is so full the contents...
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“An incredibly tall giraffe reaches into the canopy to enjoy the most precious leaves.” Giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals and they can grow up to 20 feet...
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English Idiom – Under the weather Meaning – To be feeling unwell. If you are under the weather you are feeling poorly or generally run-down (feeling bad because you...
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English Idiom – Square the circle Meaning – To try to do something that is impossible. An attempt to do something that is extremely difficult and is unlikely to be...
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English Idiom – Tread water Meaning – To be active but not make progress towards something. To put time and effort into something, but not get much of a...
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Phrasal Verb – Fill up Meaning – To make something completely full – or to become completely full. To fill. This phrasal verb is frequently used when referring...
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“The roots of a mangrove tree can be clearly seen above this muddy swamp.” The word mangrove can actually refer to different things depending on context: A type...
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“A curious cat – with long white whiskers – purrs and waits for some attention.” A young cat is called a kitten. The collective noun for a group...
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Phrasal Verb – Log in Meaning – To gain access to a computer system. To enter information – such as your username and password – to gain access to a private...
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“Impostor! A litter of inquisitive puppies greet a strange new friend.” A litter is a group of young animals born to the same mother at the same time....
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English Idiom – Face the music Meaning – To accept responsibility for something you have done. To accept the consequences or criticism for your actions. If you face...
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“A pair of candles flicker in the darkness; the wick burns and melts the wax.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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Phrasal Verb – Pull over Meaning 1 – To stop a vehicle by the side of the road. To move to the side of the road to stop...
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“A selection of delicious bread in a bakery, all baked by a hardworking baker.” A baker might also bake brownies, cookies, pastries, pies and tarts. Expressions with Bread...
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“An experienced architect – wearing a plastic hard hat – carefully designs a proposal for his client.” An architect might wear a hard hat because their job may...
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“A nutritious avocado sliced into two halves; remove the stone then enjoy the delicious flesh!” The avocado is actually a type of berry. An avocado stone may also...
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English Idiom – On the same page Meaning – To be in agreement on something. If everyone is on the same page then multiple people have come to...
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“A hike in the wilderness! A lone hiker hikes through the mist.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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Phrasal Verb – Show up Meaning 1 – To arrive somewhere, especially where someone or some people are waiting for you. This phrasal verb is not separable. “I...
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“An inquisitive buck, with an impressive set of antlers, looks out through the bushes.” The collective noun for a group of deer is a herd. A young deer...
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“The diner – enjoying a delicious continental breakfast – has to decide if they want jam or marmalade on their croissant this morning.” Why “continental breakfast”? The term...
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“A boxer attacks his opponent in the boxing ring. The photographer next to the ring captures the important moments in this bout!” A picture is worth a thousand...
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Phrasal Verb – Check in Meaning – To register and report your arrival, especially at a hotel or an airport. You can also check in at other places, such as hospitals,...
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“The photographer chooses the most suitable lens and sets the camera up on a tripod – hoping to capture the scene perfectly!” Related Vocabulary: Selfie (slang) Wedding Photographer...
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“The bride and bridegroom pose for the photographer on their special day!” Note: Bridegroom is often shortened to groom. Related Vocabulary: Cold feet (idiom) Tie the Knot (idiom)...
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“The arms of this windmill rotate as the sails are caught by the strong winds.” Related Vocabulary: Wind turbine A picture is worth a thousand words
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Phrasal Verb – Brush up (on something) Meaning – To refresh your skill, knowledge or memory of a subject. To practice or improve your skill at something. To brush up on...
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English Idiom – Avoid (something or someone) like the plague Meaning – To completely avoid something or someone. To avoid at any cost. If you avoid something or...
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“A beautiful day for a game of golf! A golfer swings his golf club as he drives off the tee.” More Vocabulary: birdie – noun/verb – a score...
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“An elephant – with its long trunk and impressive tusks – takes a stroll with a young calf.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“A stylish desktop computer with a monitor, mouse and keyboard.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“A flock of sheep – covered in healthy wool – frolic in a field with their young lambs.” A picture is worth a thousand words.
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“Passengers sit on each side of the aisle on their daily commute via bus – a common form of public transport.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“A pool player leans over the pool table; he gets ready to strike the cue ball and break!” A picture is worth a thousand words This page is...
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“A school of colourful tropical fish swim through a large aquarium.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“This amphibian, a frog, gets ready to leap towards its unlucky prey.” Toads, salamanders, and newts are other amphibians. The common prey (an animal that is hunted and...
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“A knife, a fork and a spoon make up this silver cutlery set.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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English Idiom – Call it a day Meaning – To stop doing what you are doing (usually work) for the day. You may call it a day because you are...
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English Idiom – The apple of somebody’s eye Meaning – The person that you love the most. A person that you cherish or adore more than anyone else. Usage: When...
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English Idiom – On the nose Meaning – To be exactly right about something. If you are on the nose you guess something correctly and accurately. You may be on...
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Phrasal Verb – Make out Meaning 1 – To kiss and touch someone in a sexual way. If you are making out with someone you are kissing and caressing as lovers....
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English Idiom – Chase rainbows Meaning – To pursue unrealistic goals or dreams. To try to get something you can never have. If you are chasing rainbows you are wasting...
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Idiom – Take a rain check or Rain check Meaning – To politely refuse an offer or invitation, on the implication that you may accept it some time in the...
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English Idiom – Switch gears Alternative versions of this idiom: Change gears Shift gears Meaning – To suddenly change what you are doing or discussing. To abruptly change the subject....
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English Idiom – A stone’s throw Meaning – A short distance away from something. Not very far. If something is a stone’s throw away the presumption is that you could...
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English Idiom – Loan shark Meaning – Someone who lends people money and charges them an extremely high rate of interest. A loan shark is usually dishonest and sometimes they...
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English Idiom – A few sandwiches short of a picnic Meaning – Unintelligent. The expression is used to describe a person who is stupid or displaying an obvious lack of intelligence....
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Phrasal Verb – Drop out. Meaning – To stop being a member or participant of something. You can drop out of a race, a competition or you can drop out of a...
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English Idiom – Puppy-dog eyes Meaning – An innocent or naive facial expression. The expression puppy-dog eyes is used to describe a begging or pleading look – just like a...
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English Idiom – Hit the nail on the head Meaning – To be exactly right about something. Find exactly the right answer. If you hit the nail on the head...
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English Idiom – Take something with a pinch of salt or Take something with a grain of salt Meaning – To listen to a story or explanation of something with...
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Slang – Nowt Meaning – Nothing. This slang is British slang and it is commonly used in the north of England. It is Northern English slang. The opposite of nowt is...
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English Idiom – Rob Peter to pay Paul Meaning – To solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse. If you rob Peter to pay Paul you...
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Phrasal Verb – Show off. Meaning 1 – To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention. This phrasal verb is usually used about people whose behaviour we find...
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Phrasal Verb – Give up. Meaning 1 – To stop trying to do something that is too difficult or troublesome. This phrasal verb is not separable. “I will never be able...
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Idiom – Back to square one Meaning – To start again. If you go back to square one you go back to where you started, having made no progress. To...
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Idiom – Shoot the breeze Meaning – To have an informal chat. To discuss unimportant or trivial things. Shooting the breeze can also be used to describe a situation when...
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Idiom – Make hay while the sun shines Meaning – To make the most of an opportunity while it is available. To take advantage of a favourable situation for as...
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Idiom – Bring home the bacon Meaning – To earn money for your family. To make a living for yourself and for those around you. If you are bringing home the bacon you are providing financial support for...
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A glorious bouquet of colourful flowers, lovingly arranged by a florist for Valentine’s Day! A picture is worth a thousand words
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Slang – Cheerio Meaning – Goodbye. Cheerio is a positive, somewhat lively, farewell. This is British English slang. Example: “It was wonderful to see you today. I’m glad everything is tickety-boo. Cheerio!”
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Idiom – Yellow-belly. Meaning – To be a coward or easily scared. This expression is used to describe a person who is not brave. This expression can also be used in the form yellow-bellied. A person...
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Idiom – Green fingers. Meaning – This expression is used to describe someone who is a highly skilled gardener. This expression is British English and is common in the...
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Idiom – In someone’s black books. Meaning – To be out of favour with someone. If you are in somebody’s black books you are in trouble with them. You may have done...
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English Idiom – The Lion’s Share Meaning – The majority. This idiom is used to describe the largest part of something. This idiom possibly originates from a story or fable about...
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English Idiom – Smell Fishy or Fishy Meaning – Suspicious. This idiom is used when something is making us suspicious or when we believe somebody is being dishonest. We can say something smells...
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English Idiom – Gild the Lily Meaning – To improve something unnecessarily. To further decorate something that already looks perfect. Attempt to improve something beautiful and therefore spoil it. The word...
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Many people are confused by when to use you’re or your. This is such a common confusion that many native English speakers also get confused. Here are the simple rules to...
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When spoken, maybe and may be sound exactly the same, however when written they have 2 different meanings. Let’s take a look at the different meanings. Maybe Maybe is an adverb. It...
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English Idiom – Hit the sack or Hit the hay Meaning – Go to bed. To go to bed in order to sleep. Usage: When could you use this...
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English Idiom – Get your feet wet Meaning – To try or start something. To begin gaining experience in something. If you are getting your feet wet you...
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Here at Funky English we love to share our favourite idioms with you. In this article we’ll list our Top 10 English Animal Idioms! Which one do you...
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The magnificent turtle is an aquatic reptile with a tough leathery shell and flippers. A picture is worth a thousand words
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A musician plucks and strums the strings of her electric guitar. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Slang – Fresh Meaning – Attractive, cool or fashionable. Fresh can also be used to describe someone who is too confident or showing a lack of respect. Fresh...
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A mob of kangaroos stand together, one kangaroo carries a joey in her pouch. A picture is worth a thousand words
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The mojito; a classic and very popular cocktail. This alcoholic drink is traditionally served on the rocks. A picture is worth a thousand words
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In this lesson we shall take a look at how numbers are used in the English language. Most of the time using numbers is easy, but you should be aware...
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English Idiom – To Play Devil’s Advocate Meaning – To express an opposing or unpopular point of view for the sake of argument. Argue for an opinion which you may not...
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English Idiom – High horse Meaning – An attitude of moral superiority. Behaving in a superior way. If you tell someone to ‘get off their high horse‘ you are...
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Idiom – Walk on air Meaning – Extremely happy or excited. If someone is walking on air they are feeling elated. More featured phrases to express happiness: Chuffed Full of...
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Fine dining at home! An exquisite pair of decanters on display at dinner. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Phrasal Verb – Figure out. Meaning 1 – To understand something or to solve a problem. This phrasal verb is separable. “I can’t figure out what is happening!” “Can...
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Slang – Hullabaloo Meaning – A commotion, disturbance, uproar or fuss. This expression is used to describe some kind of noisy argument or disagreement. A hullabaloo is a loud...
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Phrasal Verb – Chat up. Meaning – To start a conversation with somebody who you are attracted (sexually or romantically) to. You chat somebody up if you wish to get...
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A mechanic repairs a classic car inside a small garage. Language Note: A garage is: A place where cars are fixed. A building where cars are parked, usually next to your house....
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Idiom – Up in the air Meaning – Undecided. If something is up in the air, the plans for it are not completed. Uncertain about someone or something....
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A beautiful bunch of roses in a delightful red vase sit on a windowsill. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Miss the boat or Miss the bus Meaning – To miss an opportunity. To be too late to act to take advantage of something. To not...
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A colourful Monarch butterfly uses its antennae to search this pink flower for nectar. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Slang – Daft Meaning – Foolish or stupid. This slang is extremely common British slang but is likely to be understood by all native English speakers. Someone who is being very silly or stupid...
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At the bowling alley: A bowler tries to knock down all of the bowling pins and make a strike. Language Notes: Three strikes in a row is known as a turkey. The...
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Idiom – Man cave Meaning – A room or small building that is created to be a private area for the men in a household. The area of the house where...
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A small bench in the shade, hidden underneath a tree in blossom. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Slang – Chuffed Meaning – Very happy, delighted or proud. This slang is common British slang. If we are extremely happy about something we can say that we are chuffed to bits. In...
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A blizzard leaves a road covered in dirty slush; it’s better to stay inside on a bitter day like this. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Full of the joys of spring Meaning – Very happy. This expression is used to describe someone who is both happy and full of energy. This is a...
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A small bird with a colourful plumage, strong wings and a bright orange beak. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Music to my ears Meaning – Very pleasing information or news. If something is music to your ears you are very happy to hear it! Other expressions featuring...
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A cyclist pedals his bicycle along the road. He pushes hard on the pedals to speed up his bicycle. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Play it by ear Meaning – To decide what to do as a situation develops. To do something without making detailed plans, to decide on your actions according...
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A pair of beekeepers carefully remove some honeycomb from a bee hive. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Salt of the earth Meaning – This expression is used to refer to a person who is simple, honest and worthy. A very good person. Someone who is...
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Bunches of bananas on display in a supermarket. A picture is worth a thousand words
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Idiom – Canary in the coal mine or Canary in a coal mine Meaning – Someone or something that is an early warning for trouble or danger. An early indicator of...
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Idiom – Down in the mouth Meaning – Sad or depressed. A person who is down in the mouth is probably showing visible signs of unhappiness. Usage: When could you...
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Idiom – Neck of the woods Meaning – A neighborhood or nearby area. This expression usually refers to the area where somebody lives. A wood is an area of land...
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Slang – Gormless Meaning – Stupid or foolish. This expression can refer to someone who displays a lack of intelligence. A clumsy person may be called gormless too. This slang is common British slang. This...
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Arm wrestling; a steady elbow and strong wrists are needed by these competitors. A picture is worth a thousand words
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“The long eyelashes, thin eyebrow and bright pupil of a young lady.” Eyelids are the flaps of skin that cover and protect the eye (when you close them). The tear duct...
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Idiom – Let the cat out of the bag Meaning – To reveal a secret. This expression is usually used when you reveal a secret by accident. You can also...
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Slang – Lit Meaning – Exciting or excellent. This expression can be used to describe anything awesome. This is modern English slang. The slang phrase lit can be used to refer to...
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Idiom – Tickled pink Meaning – Extremely pleased. To be delighted about something. Very amused or entertained by something. Colour Idioms: Black market – Illegal trading of goods or services. Caught...
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A poker player takes a peek at his hole cards. Do you think he should gamble some of his poker chips with this hand? A picture is worth...
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Idiom – Dragged through a hedge backwards or Pulled through a hedge backwards Meaning – to look like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards is to look very messy, especially...
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An astronaut in a spacesuit goes for a spacewalk alongside his spacecraft. A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Idiom – A piece of cake Meaning – Very easy. A task is very easy to do. Other expressions to describe something easy: A breeze A cakewalk A picnic...
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A proud Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran prepares to play the bagpipe. Language Note You can refer to the musical instrument as a bagpipe or bagpipes. Pipers (the people playing the bagpipe)...
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Idiom – Rat race Meaning – The modern daily way of life – a struggle to get a better job and improve our social life. The fierce competition we...
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An impressive iceberg drifts slowly through the open water. A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Proverb – When the cat’s away, the mice will play or While the cat’s away, the mice will play. Meaning – If the person in charge of a group...
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This scuba diver uses his fins to move through the water. Language Note The word scuba is an acronym (an abbreviation formed by the initial letters of words) for self-contained underwater breathing...
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Proverb – Birds of a feather flock together. Meaning – People with similar likes, characteristics or interests will usually spend time together. People that are similar tend to...
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A young man looks very dapper in his fancy bow tie and formal shirt with shiny cufflinks. Language Notes Dicky bow is a slang expression for a bow tie. A picture is worth...
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Proverb – Good things come to those who wait. Meaning – Being patient is a good quality to have. Patience is a virtue. What is a proverb? A proverb is short, useful...
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A fire engine races to an emergency. The firefighters are ready for action! Language Notes Fire engine is British English. Fire truck is the American equivalent. We can also call a firefighter a...
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Idiom – Pain in the neck Meaning – Someone or something very annoying. Someone or something that causes trouble or irritation. This expression can be used to describe a situation that...
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A wind farm generating renewable energy through the use of a number of wind turbines. A picture is worth a thousand words.
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British Slang – Go pear shaped Meaning – It has all gone wrong. This expression can be used to describe a situation that has not turned out as expected. It...
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Idiom – Dark horse Meaning – Someone who wins something unexpectedly. A person, animal or thing that competes in something and is not expected to win. A contestant that seems...
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An eggshell photographed next to the yolk and egg white of a fried egg. A picture is worth a thousand words
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The aurora; a natural luminous light that can occasionally be seen in the polar regions on a clear night. A picture is worth a thousand words
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“The colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“The game of chess; the chessboard and chess pieces make up this chess set.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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“The outstretched palm of the hand displaying the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger.” A picture is worth a thousand words
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Phrasal Verb – Eat out. Meaning – To eat in at a restaurant or away from home. To dine at a place that is not your home. This...
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Phrasal Verb – Eat in. Meaning – To eat at home. To cook something yourself or to order a takeaway (food that is taken out of a restaurant)...
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Slang – Kerfuffle Meaning – A noisy argument or commotion. This expression can be used to describe a fuss about something unimportant. A kerfuffle can also be used to...
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Idiom – As sick as a parrot Meaning – Very disappointed. This expression means that you are disappointed or unhappy about something that has happened. As sick as...
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Idiom – Up to your neck in something Meaning – To be very busy with something. To be very involved with something or to be very occupied with something....
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Phrasal Verb – Hand in. Meaning – To give something to someone in authority. You can hand in your homework to a teacher or you can hand in...
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Phrasal Verb – Count on. Meaning – To depend on someone or something. If you count on something happening you hope or expect that it will happen. If...
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Phrasal Verb – Break down. Meaning 1 – To stop working. If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working because of a fault or problem. This...
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Idiom – Whet your appetite Meaning – To increase your desire for something. To stimulate your interest in something. You can whet someone’s appetite for anything, but this expression...
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Slang – Squad Meaning – A group of friends. Your squad is your gang of close friends. A squad can also refer to a group of people with similar...
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Idiom – Chop chop Meaning – Hurry up! This expression is used to tell someone to hurry, or to do something faster. Do something without delay. This is a...
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Idiom – Too many irons in the fire or Several irons in the fire Meaning – To have too much to do at the same time. To be engaged...
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Phrasal Verb – Storm out. Meaning – To leave angrily. If someone storms out, they quickly leave a place because they are angry or upset about something. This...
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Idiom – Pick somebody’s brain Meaning – To obtain information by asking someone questions. To ask advice about something from someone who knows a lot about it. Request information from...
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Phrasal Verb – Break up. Meaning 1 – To end a relationship. If a relationship finishes, it breaks up. This phrasal verb is not separable. “Jack broke up...
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Slang – Chav Meaning – A young person who behaves like a lout and is a bit of a troublemaker. Young – usually British – people who wear athletic...
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Idiom – Wouldn’t say boo to a goose Meaning – If someone wouldn’t say boo to a goose, they are very timid and nervous. This expression might be used to describe someone...
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Idiom – Stretch your legs Meaning – To go for a short walk, especially after sitting or lying down for a long time. You might need to stretch your legs after...
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Idiom – Chicken Meaning – A coward. A chicken is used to refer to a person who is nervous, timid or afraid. If you call someone a chicken you are mocking...
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Idiom – Storm in a teacup Meaning – A small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion. A lot of fuss over a trivial matter. This expression is used when something has been...
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Idiom – Get a wriggle on or Get a wiggle on Meaning – Hurry up. This expression is used when you want to tell someone (quite forcefully) to do something faster. In the...
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Slang – Zillion Meaning – An extremely large number. An unknown, vague or fictitious large number. This expression is used to describe an indefinitely large number of people or...
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Idiom –Stiff upper lip or Keep a stiff upper lip Meaning – To not show your emotions when you are upset. To keep your emotions hidden or bottled up....
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Idiom – Cheap as chips or As cheap as chips Meaning – Very inexpensive. This expression can be used to refer to something that is reduced in price, something that...
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In this English lesson we'll take a look at how we use the present continuous tense when talking about things that we are doing now.
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Slang – Cracking Meaning – Excellent or impressive. The very best. This expression is used to describe just about anything that is really good – a person, a movie,...
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Idiom – Throw a spanner in the works or Put a spanner in the works Meaning – To do something that prevents an activity or plan from happening or...
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Proverb – Patience is a virtue. Meaning – Being patient or being able to wait for someone without getting angry or annoyed is a good quality to have....
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Idiom – On top of the world or Sitting on top of the world Meaning – Feeling wonderful. This idiom can be used when you are feeling ecstatic, glorious or...
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Idiom – Speak of the devil or Talk of the devil Meaning – This expression is used when a person being talked about suddenly appears. This idiom can also...
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Slang – Curtain-twitcher or Curtain twitcher Meaning – A person who secretly watches other people. A nosy neighbour. A curtain-twitcher is a person who typically watches neighbours through the...
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Idiom – Cost an arm and a leg or An arm and a leg Meaning – Very expensive. This expression is used when something costs a lot of money....
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Idiom – No skin off my nose Meaning – To not care about something because it will not affect you. It doesn’t bother me or it makes no difference to...
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Phrasal Verb – Give away. Meaning 1 – To give something to someone for free. Something can be given away as part of a promotion or because something...
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Idiom – By the skin of your teeth Meaning – To only just succeed in doing something. To just barely do something; to succeed by the smallest of margin....
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Slang – Cup of joe Meaning – Cup of coffee. This is common American slang. In the UK people generally prefer a cuppa to a cup of joe!...
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Slang – Peepers Meaning – The eyes. This expression is usually used in the plural form. This is quite an old-fashioned English expression. A peeper could also refer...
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Slang – Binge-watch or Binge watch Meaning – To watch multiple episodes of a television program in quick succession. It is possible to binge-watch a TV show if you have...
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Slang – Mate Meaning – Friend. This expression is usually used to refer to male friends but is increasingly being used to refer to female friends as well. This...
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Idiom – Get away with Meaning – To not get punished for doing something wrong. If you get away with something you do something illegal and don’t get caught...
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Phrasal Verb – Crash out. Meaning 1 – (Slang) To suddenly fall asleep because you are very tired. This can also be used to describe someone who passes out...
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In this English lesson we'll take a look at how we use the present simple tense when talking about daily routines, as well as taking a quick look at adverbs of frequency.
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Idiom – Ants in your pants Meaning – To be unable to sit still because you are excited or nervous about something. This is an easy idiom to remember!...
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Idiom – Time flies Meaning – Time passes very quickly. This expression is used when you observe that a certain period of time has passed surprisingly quickly. It’s also very common...
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Idiom – Caught with your pants down or Caught with your trousers down Meaning – To be found in a situation that embarrasses you. Caught doing something (usually naughty) that...
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In this English lesson we'll take a look at how we use the past continuous tense when talking about things that we were doing in the past.
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Idiom – Bad hair day Meaning – A day when your appearance, especially you hair, does not look attractive. This expression can be used when someone has a problem...
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Idiom – Better the devil you know This idiom is a shortened version of the expression Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know. Meaning –...
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British English Slang – Dicky bow or Dickie bow Meaning – A bow tie. A bow tie is a necktie in the form of a bow with two loops. This...
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Proverb – Practice makes perfect. Meaning – Doing something again and again is the best way to learn it. If you do something frequently you will get better...
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Slang – Kicks Meaning – Shoes. The slang expression kick can also be used to describe a thrill or something that gives you pleasure. “I got a real kick...
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Slang – Bimmer Meaning – A BMW car. A BMW motorbike is known as a Beamer or Beemer. It is also quite common to hear people wrongly refer...
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British English Slang – Skive or Skive-off Meaning – To avoid work or your responsibilities. To skive means to stay away from work or school because you are...
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Idiom – Cold feet Meaning – A fear of doing something. To suddenly become too frightened to do something that you had planned to do. A sudden nervousness about something...
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Idiom – Butterflies in my stomach Meaning – To feel nervous or anxious. This feeling is the nervous feeling you sometimes get in your stomach. This expression is usually used...
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Phrasal Verb – Take off. Meaning 1 – To leave the ground and begin to fly. This phrasal verb is not separable. “Your plane will be taking off...
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British English Slang – Twit. Meaning – A foolish or stupid person. This expression can also be used to describe someone who is annoying. This slang is mildly...
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Proverb – Actions speak louder than words. Meaning – What you do is more important than what you say. Your actions (the things that you do) tell us more about...
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In this article about British culture we take a look at the most popular British drink - tea! We take a look at the history of British tea and we discuss the way that British people enjoy their tea.
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Slang – Motormouth or Motor-mouth. Meaning – A very talkative person. Someone who talks a lot. A motormouth is a person who talks excessively, often about meaningless things....
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Proverb – If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Meaning – If you pay a low wage you will get poor workers. If you offer a poor salary you will...
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Idiom – See eye to eye. Meaning – To agree with someone about something – or in general. To see eye to eye is used when people completely agree with each...
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Slang – Selfie. Meaning – Self portrait photograph. This expression is used to refer to a photograph of you taken yourself. A selfie is usually taken with the camera...
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Slang – Scrumptious. Meaning – Delicious. This expression can also be used to describe a very attractive person – or in fact anything at all you are attracted...
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Slang – Plonk. Meaning – Cheap wine. Plonk can refer to any wine that is of poor quality. Plonk is British English slang. Example: “I don’t want to cook tonight....
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Idiom – Caught red-handed Meaning – To be caught in the act. To be found doing something wrong or illegal. If you are caught red-handed you are caught with the evidence...
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Idiom – Paint the town red. Meaning – To go out and celebrate. To visit bars and clubs and get drunk. To have a party. If you paint the...
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Slang – Abs. Meaning – Stomach muscles. Abs is an abbreviation for abdominal muscles. A sit-up is an exercise performed in order to strengthen and tone your abs. Example:...
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British English Slang – Gobsmacked. Meaning – Totally shocked or astonished. Gob is a British slang word for mouth. This slang probably comes from placing the hand over...
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Slang – Puppy love. Meaning – Young love. Puppy love is an informal term for feelings of love, romance, or infatuation, often felt by people of a young age....
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Slang – Shades Meaning – A pair of sunglasses. In Australia the slang expression for sunglasses is sunnies. Example: “You’ll need your shades if you are driving today because it’s really sunny!”
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American English Slang – Humongous Meaning – Very big. The adjective humongous is used to describe something that is very large in size. This word is a blend of the words huge...
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In this article about British culture we take a look at the phrase "touch wood". We learn why British people might feel the need to "touch wood" or "knock on wood".
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Proverb – Knowledge is power. Meaning – If we learn more we will have more chance of success. With knowledge and education we are better equipped to overcome...
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Idiom – Eat your words or swallow your words. Meaning – To admit that you’ve said something wrong. This expression is used to ‘take back’ an earlier statement. If...
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British English Slang – Dog and bone Meaning – Telephone. This expression is an example of Cockney (or London) rhyming slang. In this type of slang words are replaced by...
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Idiom – Cherry-pick or cherry pick. Meaning – To selectively choose only the best or most suitable from a number of options. To choose things that support your...
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Slang – Hang out. Meaning – To spend leisure time with someone. To spend time in a certain place or with certain people. To waste time – to do...
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British English Slang – Quid Meaning – A pound sterling. The pound sterling (£) is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The plural of quid can be quid or...
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Slang – Fam Meaning – Family and close friends. Fam is used to describe the people you trust the most. Friends can be considered fam if you are very...
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Idiom – No dice. Meaning – No. Not possible. This expression is used to refuse a request, to make it clear that something is not possible. This idiom...
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British English Slang – Apples and pears Meaning – Stairs. The set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another. This expression is an example of Cockney...
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Idiom – Two left feet. Meaning – To be clumsy or awkward with your feet. This idiom often refers to poor dancing and is aimed at people who are awkward...
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Idiom – Too much on my plate or A lot on my plate or Enough on my plate. Meaning – To be too busy. To have too many things...
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Proverb – The pen is mightier than the sword. Meaning – You will be more successful if you take action with words rather than resorting to violence with...
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Proverb – Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Meaning – We will feel more affection for someone when we are not with them. We will like something or...
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Slang – Wasted Meaning – Extremely drunk or very heavily under the influence of drugs. Wasted can also be used to describe someone who is very tired. Someone who wants to get...
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Idiom – Hit the books or Pound the books Meaning – Study. To study hard or with a concentrated effort for something. In this expression hit means to start or...
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Slang – Eye candy Meaning – Eye candy is English slang for something or someone that is attractive or pleasing to look at. This expression can be used to describe men or...
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Idiom – Once in a blue moon Meaning – Very rarely or almost never. If something happens once in a blue moon it happens very infrequently. The blue moon...
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Slang – Xmas Meaning – Christmas. Xmas is an abbreviation of Christmas. Xmas is an informal expression and as such should not be used in formal situations. Example: “Which song...
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British English Idiom – Like turkeys voting for Christmas or Like turkeys voting for Xmas Meaning – This expression is used to describe a situation when people accept something that...
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Proverb – Too many cooks spoil the broth. Meaning – If too many people try to do the same thing at the same time then the result is...
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Idiom – A little bird told me or A little birdie told me Meaning – This expression is used when you have some information, but you don’t want to...
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Idiom – Get your skates on or Put your skates on Meaning – Hurry up. This expression is used to tell someone to do something faster. The idiom Get your...
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Idiom – Choppy waters Meaning – This expression refers to troublesome, difficult or uncertain times. This idiom is usually used when someone or something has difficult times ahead. We can...
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In English there are many slang expressions we can use to say somebody is pregnant. We can say: Expecting Carrying a child With child Preggers or Prego Pregnancy Slang...
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Idiom – Put a sock in it Meaning – Be quiet. This expression is used to tell someone to stop making so much noise. Put a sock in it...
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Idiom – Raining cats and dogs Meaning – Raining very hard. This expression is said when it is raining very heavily. There are a number of different theories as...
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Slang – La-la land Meaning – La-la land is an imaginary place where people are out of touch with reality. It is a hypothetical place that you visit when you...
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British English Slang – Argy-bargy or argie-bargie Meaning – A noisy or lively argument. This expression is used to describe a bad tempered argument. Argy-bargy can also be used to...
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Slang – Shopaholic Meaning – Shopaholic is used to describe someone who is addicted to shopping. This expression can be used in a serious way but it is usually used...
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Slang – Fat fingers or fat-fingers Meaning – This expression is used to describe someone making a mistake when they are typing. It can also be used to describe...
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In this lesson we'll take a look at how we use the past simple tense when talking about things that we have done in the past - as well as looking at adverbial phrases of time.
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British English Slang – Tickety-boo or tickety boo Meaning – OK, satisfactory or fine. Everything is in good order and as it should be. Tickety-boo is old-fashioned British slang, but still...
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Slang – Banter Meaning – The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. To speak in a playful or teasing way. Banter can also be used to describe someone making a joke...
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British English Slang – Codswallop Meaning – Nonsense. This expression is usually directed towards someone who is talking – or writing – nonsense. Codswallop is often said to someone who...
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British English Slang – Skint Meaning – To have no money. This slang expression is usually used to describe someone who is poor. Skint can be used to describe someone...
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British English Slang – dilly-dally or dilly dally Meaning – To wander aimlessly or to dawdle. This expression is used to describe walking or behaving without purpose; to be idle or...
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Modern English Slang – Bae Meaning – Baby or Babe. Bae is a shortened form of babe or baby. This slang expression is an affectionate name for your romantic partner....
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Proverb – An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Meaning – Apples are healthy because they are rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients. If you eat more...
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If you’ve spent any time with native English speakers, watched American and British TV shows, or read English books you’ll probably have come across the phrase Man’s Best...
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Listen: A Faithful Hound The Legend of Gelert is a very famous story that has been told for hundreds of years. Beddgelert is a small village in North...
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There are many phrases in English that have hidden meanings. One of these phrases is – We need to talk. This phrase is a seemingly innocent phrase. Upon...
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Idiom – Cat got your tongue? or Has the cat got your tongue? Meaning – This expression is said to someone who has nothing to say. If you...
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British English Slang – Footy Meaning – Football or Soccer. Footy can be used to describe the game of football. The ball used in the game of football can also...
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British English Slang – Knackered or Cream Crackered Meaning – Extremely tired. This expression can also be used to describe something that is worn out or damaged because it has...
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Slang – Pig out Meaning – To eat too much or to eat a lot. To make a pig of yourself. To eat to excess. A food binge. This slang...
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Idiom – In one ear and out the other. Go in one ear and out the other. Meaning – This expression is said about something that is said but...
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British English Slang – Numpty Meaning – An idiot. A stupid or foolish person. Numpty is a common Scottish expression. “You can’t wear pyjamas to a wedding you complete...
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Common Australian and British English Slang – Bloke Meaning – Man. In British English this expression is used to describe any man. In Australian English bloke can also be used to describe a particular type...
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Slang – Yummy Meaning – Delicious. This expression can be used to describe something that is pleasing to the senses. Yummy can also be used to describe anything that you...
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Idiom – Twist somebody’s arm. Meaning – To persuade somebody to do something that they do not want to do. To put pressure on someone in order to...
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Idiom – Pound the pavement. Meaning – To walk through the streets looking for a job. This idiom is used to describe the action of travelling the streets on foot...
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British English Slang – Well jel Meaning – Very jealous. This slang originated in Essex , which is a county in the southeast of England. The expression well jel was made famous after being...
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British English Slang – Cuppa Meaning – Cup of tea. “I think it’s time for a break. Does anyone fancy a cuppa?” Listen:
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British English Slang – Telly Meaning – Television. “What’s on the telly tonight?” Listen:
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People in Great Britain love to eat! We are lucky to have a great selection of food from all over the world in our restaurants and takeaways. Fish...
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American English Slang – POTUS Meaning – An acronym derived from President of the United States. It is commonly used as an informal name for the President of the...
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Idiom – Pigs might fly Meaning – This idiom is said about something that has no chance of happening. This expression is usually used in a humorous or sarcastic way....
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British English Slang – Moggy Meaning – An informal name for a cat. Moggy can be used to describe any cat, but is more frequently used to describe...
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Find out what is said and done on the first day of each month in Great Britain. Learn how to use this interesting English phrase correctly - and how to respond!
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British English Slang – Spuds Meaning – Potatoes. “Would you like spuds with your steak?” Listen:
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British English Slang – Belly Meaning – Stomach. Here are a selection of different types of belly: Beer belly – A large protruding belly that is the result of...
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Idiom – Let sleeping dogs lie. Meaning – This idiomatic expression means you should leave something alone if it might cause trouble. This idiom advises you to leave inactive...
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British English Slang – Brolly Meaning – An umbrella. Example: “It’s raining cats and dogs today. Please don’t forget your brolly!” Listen:
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British English Slang – Rugger Meaning – The sport of rugby. Example: “The lads are meeting up for a game of rugger later.”
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Modern British English Slang – Dench Meaning – Extremely attractive, fantastic, impressive. This slang expression is generally used to describe something that is excellent. Dame Judi Dench is...
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Slang – Foodie Meaning – A food enthusiast. Someone who is passionate about food. A foodie might enjoy fine dining or trying as many different types of food...
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Idiom – Kiss and make up. Meaning – To make friends after a disagreement or argument. This expression is used when two people have forgiven each other about something...
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Slang – Cram Meaning – To study intensively over a short period of time. This expression is often used to describe a large amount of study just before a...
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British English Slang – Old Bill Meaning – Police. This expression is used to describe the police in an informal way. The Old Bill can be used to describe...
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Idiom – Tie the knot. Meaning – To get married. This expression can refer to the action of getting married in general, or the actual wedding ceremony. A knot...
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Idiom – Whale of a time. Meaning – To have a great time. To enjoy yourself very much and have a positive experience. Usage: When could you use...
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Idiom – Copycat Meaning – A person who copies someone else. Someone or something that closely imitates another. A copycat might copy the words, actions or behaviour of another....
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Idiom – Hit the road Meaning – To leave or to begin a journey. Example: “Well it has been great seeing you again but I’ve got a long...
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