Idioms and phrases are a crucial component of the English language and play a significant role in competitive exams. They enhance vocabulary by allowing one to express ideas in a creative manner.

In this series, the illustrator Dominik Wendland has depicted typical German sayings that deal with mishaps, errors, gaffes – and of course with making mistakes. Sometimes it just sounds more charming ...

In the early years of my teaching career, enamoured by the 'flowery English,' I frequently peppered my lessons and speeches ...

Our favourite songs not only have the power to breathe new energy into our lives, but they also connect people of all ages and backgrounds. Music speaks when words fail. This week, we look into ...

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Danish is a difficult language to learn, but just wait until you try your hand at Danish idioms. If you’ve ever heard a Dane say “had a stone in their shoe,” “been a fly on the wall,” or “stepped in ...

Buying gifts can be fun, but at times it feels like a burden. Here, we offer some English idioms and Cantonese slang to use during this merry season. Meaning: don’t try to find fault with or ...

We use phrases and idioms every day without often considering the meaning. This is where some of the most well-known ones ...

Learn everyday expressions and idioms in 'The English We Speak'. test yourself with 'Phrase Frenzy', and learn more about English idioms in 'We Say - You Say' and 'This is Where'.

“In the doghouse”: Means someone is in trouble. This idiom stems from J.M. Barrie’s 1911 Peter Pan. Mr. Darling, father of ...