Category: Idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs
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To Shoot Oneself In The Foot (English Expressions)
To shoot oneself in the foot! This expression means to do or say something that causes problems for yourself! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate some expressions into your daily English? Check out my PODCAST!! Why not support Thinking in English? Do […]
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French Words Used In English 2 (Borrowed Words)
French words used in English! Not everyone word used in English is original! In fact, much of our language is borrowed from other parts of the world! Check out these borrowed terms! Boutique A small and ‘chic’ fashion or accessories store “This area is full of expensive Swiss wristwatch boutiques” Chic Means stylish and cool. […]
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To Hang By A Thread (English Expressions)
To hang by a thread! This expression means to be in a very dangerous or precarious situation! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate some expressions into your daily English? Check out my PODCAST!! Why not support Thinking in English? Do you want […]
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Fire Idioms (Useful Idioms)
Fire idioms! Let’s learn some useful idioms! Fire in your belly When you are determined to succeed and motivated “I was confident until I saw my opponent had fire in his belly” Play with fire To do something dangerous or risky “You’re playing with fire if you don’t pay your taxes” Add fuel to the […]
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Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth (English Expressions)
Too many cooks spoil the broth! This expression means that if too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well! Sometimes, less people are better than more! Do you have a version of this expression in your language? Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful […]
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Square Peg in a Round Hole (English Expressions)
Square peg in a round hole! If you are a square peg in a round hole, it means you are a misfit, a person unsuited for a position or activity! It can also be said in reverse (a round peg in a square hole)! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part […]
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UK vs US Food Names
UK vs US food names! Although the USA and the UK both speak English, sometimes our vocabularies are different! Do you know your prawns from your shrimp? Or your coriander from your cilantro? Depending on where you are, these can mean very different things! Prawn vs shrimp Coriander vs cilantro Ice lolly vs popsicle Which […]
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Full of Hot Air (English Expressions)
Full of hot air! This expression is used to describe someone who lies, exaggerates, and speaks a lot of nonsense. Especially useful to describe salespeople! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate some expressions into your daily English? Check out my PODCAST!! Why […]
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Boxing Idioms (Useful Idioms)
Boxing Idioms! Let’s learn some useful idioms! Throw your hat into the ring To tell people that you want to be involved in something Seven different employees threw their hat into the ring to organize the office party Come out swinging To react to or begin something quickly and aggressively The prime minister came out […]
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Spanish Words Used In English (Borrowed Words)
Spanish words used in English! Not everyone word used in English is original! In fact, much of our language is borrowed from other parts of the world! Check out these borrowed terms! Mosquito – little flies that can pass dangerous illnesses “I was bitten by a mosquito last night” Canyon – a deep gorge with […]
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