Idioms & expressions
Add new idioms and expressions to your vocabulary. Learn how to use them in real-life situations.
South African Slang: The Rich Flavor of South African English
South African English is a dynamic and ever-evolving variety of English spoken across the rainbow nation.
How to Express Your Opinion in English Depending on the Situation
There are all kinds of ways to introduce an opinion, from casual to formal, short and sweet to more wordy and elaborate; there are even some funny alternatives, too.
Love Proverbs in English to Express Your Feelings
This blog guides you on proverbs about love and how they are used in sentences for the best effect and delivery.
English Love Idioms Everybody Should Know
Whether you’re writing a love poem or declaring your love to your soul mate, you should have a few idioms in your work bank to truly impress your sweetheart. Being able to use English expressions enhances your language skills and helps you sound like a native. Idioms for love Fall in love Let’s start with the most important of all: to fall in love. In several languages, including English, we say we are “falling” in love. The phrase most likely comes from the unpredictable and involuntary na
Expand Your Vocabulary: 10 English Idioms With Body Parts
The English language has plenty of idioms, and quite a few of them are frequently used. Let’s get familiar with 10 English idioms with body parts. The apple of your eye The apple of your eye is an idiom used when you are extremely fond of or proud of something or someone. For example: His new baby girl was the apple of his eye. So, when you cherish something or someone, and it is your symbol of that which you watch over, you can use this idiom. All hands on deck All hands on deck is an
How to Use “Hear Hear” And “Here Here” In a Sentence
During the debate, it is common to hear a member/s of parliament shout, “Hear him, hear him,” to draw the attention of members to a point made by another member during their sittings.
What is “Christmas Adam” And Where Did it Come From?
It should be noted that this informal term is not yet in any dictionaries and is not widespread.
9 Popular Christmas Idioms to Boost Your English Skills
As the holiday season approaches, why not spice up your English skills with some delightful Xmas expressions?