Tag Archives: English Idioms

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 …

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 …

The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is actually a British slang: not to give a toss about someone, or don’t give a toss about so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Joe: Why he treats like that to the journalists? Lucas: I don’t know, but you know he doesn’t give a toss about …

The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: In the heat of the moment, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Bill: I am so ashamed for what I told my wife yesterday. William: What did you say? Bill: I said the things which I have never thought about. …

I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the sack / sheets / hay so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jack: Look the math is my favorite one tonight. Do you want to watch it together? Brian: I don’t think so, I am …

Every cloud has a silver lining The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post is related to a situation in which someone wants to say that there is a hope even for every bad situation. Let’s discuss about this famous proverb in English. Proverb #88 Every cloud has a silver lining Meaning: Be optimistic, even difficult times …

I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the nail on the head, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jeff’s dad: So what’s wrong with you? Jeff: Nothing important. I just lost my job. Jeff’s dad: Do you want to borrow some money …

I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hear it on the grapevine, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion? Ava: Do you really Hear …

Following the posts about learning English conversation by movies and series, in this post episode 21 of Lifetime series is prepared here with screenplay of this section. In this episode we can see what will happen to Tom and his new job in Australia and especially his romantic relationship with Julia. You can check the dialogues between different characters below. …

I am going to talk about an English idiom that is related to humans. The idiom is: Give the benefit of the doubt, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about the manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion. Ava: Do you …