Cash in on something
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about making money.
Make your hair stand on end
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a phrase about things that scare you. Learn how to use it in this programme.
On the go
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase to describe how busy you are
A blow
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a blow! It's so disappointing. Learn how to use this with us
Rears its head
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk about problems? Here's a useful phrase
Elbow grease
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some things just need a little elbow grease. Learn what that is in this programme.
Bring something to the party
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You want to say that you can offer a lot. Learn a phrase for this.
Light up like a Christmas tree
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has something suddenly made you look very happy? Learn an expression for this.
I don't buy it
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's an expression you can use to say 'I don't believe you'
Touch grass
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend too much time online? Here's an expression you can use to say 'take a break'.
I'm out
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need to say you don't have anything left. Learn 'I'm out'.
Plan b
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.
Sound out
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you just want to find out what someone else thinks.
Fly by night
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When companies or people can't be trusted, use this expression.
One-up
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them?
Tread on someone's toes
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be annoying when someone does something you were supposed to do.
Mental gymnastics
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we talk about complicated tasks done by your brain?
Call dibs
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get the last slice of pizza, what can you say?
Run for the hills
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you want to run for the hills?
Each to their own
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel when someone does something that you would never do, but it's OK?
Fill your boots
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are presented with an opportunity, how can you tell some to take advantage?
Join the club
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to tell someone that the bad situation they are experiencing is the same as yours.
Go with the flow
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase to say that you are happy to do what other want to do
Cakeism
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about wanting to have two good things at the same time.
Drip feed
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about giving information little by little.
Scatterbrain
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about this word that describes someone disorganised or forgetful.
Be in with a shout
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase for winning!
On point
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase all about being perfect!
Kiss something goodbye
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An expression with 'kiss' that's not about kissing!
Productivity theatre
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about pretending to work.
Pet hate
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe your annoyance
On the table
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase often used in business.
Jump through hoops
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about the challenge of getting something done.
It happens to the best of us
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone makes a mistake, learn what to say to make them feel better.
Famous last words
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase about telling someone they'll be wrong.
Hard pass
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about saying 'no' firmly.
Level up
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'Level up' your English and learn a new word!
Get with the programme
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an idiom used to encourage someone to accept new ideas or techniques.
Shout-out
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to praise or thank someone publicly.
Fitspiration
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get fit with this new word!
Hats off
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about impressing people.
Under your breath
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you're heard with this expression.
Be at a loss
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an expression for when you're not sure what to say or do in a certain situation.
Go off on one
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an informal expression about becoming suddenly very angry.
Wiggle room
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase for when you need to change a budget to do something else.
(It's the) story of my life
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase you can use to describe a bad situation.
No ifs or buts
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stop making excuses and learn this expression!
Caught red-handed
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an expression about being caught doing something wrong.
Rabbit on
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about talking too much.
Thanks a bunch
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When does ‘thanks’ not mean ‘thanks’? Find out about an ironic English phrase.
Slow walk
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you describe something making slow progress?
Take something to heart
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about taking advice or criticism personally and very seriously.
Take something to heart
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If someone takes something to heart, what does it mean?
Know the score
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about understanding the situation.
Jog your memory
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about remembering.
A flying start
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an expression we use to say a new task is going very well.
Steal someone's thunder
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you get more attention than someone else, what are you doing? Here's a useful phrase!
Call it a day
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase about doing enough
Off the top of my head
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you don’t have the facts and figures at hand, you have to make a quick guess.
Change for the better
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a positive change for 2023? We have an expression for you to learn.
The gift that keeps on giving
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about receiving presents.
Quiet quitting
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about just doing enough.
Hang in there
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Times can be challenging but don’t give up. We have a phrase to spur you on.
Bite your tongue
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does ‘bite your tongue’ mean?
Win hands down
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An easy phrase for an easy win!
Fever pitch
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The men’s football World Cup is coming, and excitement has reached fever pitch!
Twiddle your thumbs
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase for boring times.
Get your act together
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase about good organisation.
Dog's dinner
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn this phrase to describe a complete mess.
Sitting pretty
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase to describe a good situation.
Feast your eyes
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you can be amazed at what you see. Learn an expression for these moments.
Put the brakes on
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about stopping or slowing down an activity.
Second-guess
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know what's going to happen next, you have to guess.
Ins and outs
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a new expression and why Feifei gets a shock!
Yes and no
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not all answers in life are 'yes' or 'no'. Learn why with this phrase.
Eat your words
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about being wrong.
Bug someone
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people or things just annoy you. Learn a phrase about this.
Willy-nilly
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning.
Willy-nilly
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A random phrase
Gnarly
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find something disgusting? Use this word to describe it.
Smash it
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase to give encouragement
A doddle
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is this phrase easy to learn?
It’s now or never
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use ‘it’s now or never’
Happy days
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase to use when you hear good news.
Double down
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about extra effort.
Game face
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an expression about determination.
Bitten by the bug
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about becoming interested and excited in doing something.
It escapes me
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase about forgetting something
Onboarding
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a new job means becoming familiar with new duties!
Thereby hangs a tale
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When there is more to say....
The royal treatment
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to feel like a king or a queen?
Tell me about it
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people say something that you can’t help but agree with. Learn a new phrase.
Creatively bankrupt
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your creativity just vanishes? Here's a phrase for that situation.
As if
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A phrase to use when someone says something that is ridiculous or blatantly untrue.
Bad hair day
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are you looking today? Could you be having a bad hair day?
'Ish' - The English We Speak
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make the English you speak sound more natural
Promises, promises
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a new expression about not believing someone’s promises.
Not see hide nor hair
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s impossible to find someone. Here's a phrase to use in this situation.
A curate's egg
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn an odd expression which means something is a little good but mainly bad
That'll be the day
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a phrase about things that are unlikely to happen.