Idioms & expressions
Add new idioms and expressions to your vocabulary. Learn how to use them in real-life situations.
Learn Simple English Phrases for Daily Usage
Accents don’t make you a good or even better English speaker; vocabulary does. And once you have the vocabulary, pronunciation, and accent, get better by practicing.
Five Cat Idioms and Their Meanings
One of the reasons this type of idiom is so popular is that cats are one of the 2 most common pets in the UK.
Top 10 English Phrases to Expand Your Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
Here are ten sweet phrases, verbs, and nouns for Valentine’s Day to help you express your love in English.
The Racist Meaning Behind “Jipped,” “Uppity,” “Eskimo,” and Other Phrases
In day-to-day life, we rarely think about the words we use and where they come from. As a result, we sometimes unknowingly use words and sayings that have offensive origins.
Improve Your English With These 10 Brilliant British Sayings and Phrases
Every language surely has some phrases that often don’t translate well, and the British tongue has some absolute corkers.
Finding Another Way to Say “Good Luck”
Let’s take a look at various contexts and ways to say good luck to different people in your life.
The Meaning and Difference Between “Sincerely Yours” and “Yours Sincerely”
Signing off a letter with “sincerely yours” or “yours sincerely” implies that the contents of the letter are genuine and that you are a trustworthy correspondent.
Red Herring Fallacy—Meaning and Use
The red herring fallacy is a logical fallacy that allows irrelevant facts to form our opinions about something.