Category: Idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do (English Expressions)
When in Rome, do as the Romans do! We use this expression to say that when you visit another place you should follow the customs of the people in that place! When you are in a foreign country, don’t follow your own country’s rules, but the rules of that country! “You should stand on the […]
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French Words Used In English (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! Can you think of any other foreign words used in English? Check out my PODCAST!! Why not support Thinking in English? Do you […]
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The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side (English Expressions)
The grass is always greener on the other side! This expression is used to say that people are never happy with their own situations. Instead, they always think other people have it better! Other people seem happier, more satisfied etc Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t […]
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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 chips from you fries? Or your jam from your jelly? Depending on where you are, these can mean very different things! Which type of English do you want to learn? Check out […]
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To Count Your Chickens Before They Are Hatched (English Expressions)
To Count Your Chickens Before They Are Hatched! This expression is used when we want to say you shouldn’t depend on something until you know for certain it will happen. 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? […]
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Football Expressions!
Some useful football related expressions! Check out my PODCAST!
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‘Be in over one’s head’ and ‘Get one’s head around’ (Useful Idioms)
Here are some useful idioms including the word ‘head!’ Have you ever been in over your head with something? We use this idiom when we are in a difficult situation or feel overwhelmed! I was in over my head when I started my old job – I had too much responsibility and had to learn […]
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‘Like a fish out of water’ and ‘Bigger fish to fry’ (Useful Idioms)
Here are today’s useful idioms! Both of these are connected to fish! Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? Is reading this post important to you, or do you have bigger fish to fry? Check out our latest PODCAST!! Why not support Thinking in English? Do you want to Think in English? […]
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‘Sick as a Dog’ and ‘Raining Cats and Dogs’ (Useful Idioms)
Here are some useful animal related idioms! If some tells you that it is ‘raining cats and dogs,’ don’t be surprised! It just means there is heavy rain! And I hope you’re not feeling as sick as a dog right now! Check out our latest PODCAST! Why not support Thinking in English? Do you want […]
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‘Catch Someone’s Eye’ and ‘Keep an Eye on’ (Useful Idioms)
Here are a few useful ‘eye’ based idioms! Has anything caught your eye recently? Are you currently keeping your eye on anything? Check out our latest PODCAST! Why not support Thinking in English? Do you want to Think in English? I’m so excited that you found my blog and podcast!! If you don’t want to […]
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