The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is Method to my madness, so notice the following example to start understanding the meaning of this popular idiom: Joe: What are you doing with your cellphone?Mike: I’m trying to start my car. Joe: But it is very strange for me and you look crazy by this way of …
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(as) cute as a bug’s ear
This is an English idiom which means adorable; or very cute. example: Your puppy is just as cute as a bug’s ear!
Read More »English idiom: Make a long story short
English idiom; Make a long story short The idiom that is going to be discussed here in this post is: Make a long story short, so notice the following example to start understanding the meaning of this popular idiom: James: How was the meeting with the client?Amelia: Well, they had some concerns regarding the payment method, but before that, they …
Read More »English idiom: Miss the boat
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: Miss the boat, so notice the following example to start understanding the meaning of this popular idiom: James: What happened to your job interview?Amelia: I couldn’t do it. James: What do you mean? Amelia: Actually I missed the boat and registered too late, so I couldn’t take …
Read More »English idiom: The final / last straw
The idiom that is going to be discussed here in this post is: The last straw, or the final straw so notice the following example to start understanding the meaning of this popular idiom: Juliet: Thank God, after a long time we could pass our last exam today. Katy: You are right and I’m so tired that I couldn’t sleep …
Read More »English Idiom: Keep something at bay
The idiom "Keep something at bay" or "hold someone/something at bay" means: To prevent someone or something from approaching or having an effect
Read More »English Proverb: Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words The proverb that is going to be discussed here in this post relates to a situation in which someone wants to do something but he/she talks about the action. Proverb #90 Actions speak louder than words Meaning: It is better to do something rather than just talking What you do carries more weight than what …
Read More »English Idiom: Jump on the bandwagon
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: Jump on the bandwagon so notice the following example to know its meaning: Adrian: I thought your dad hated Mrs. Johnson already. Ted: Well, she’s the manager now, so he decided to jump on the bandwagon. Adrian: I think most of the other colleagues are like your father. …
Read More »English Idiom: It takes two to tango
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: It takes two to tango so notice the following example to know its meaning: Mia: There is no need to treat me like that. Charlotte: You mess up all things yourself and I have no connection with it. Mia: You can’t be so irresponsible like that. It takes both of …
Read More »English Proverb: A bad workman always blames his tools
A bad workman always blames his tools English Proverb: A bad workman always blames his tools The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post relates to a situation in which someone who is supposed to do something perfectly, will do something badly and he/she says it was not his fault and doesn’t accept this lack of …
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