Hmn, you look troubled. Or just pensive, perhaps. I can see there’s a lot you’re thinking about. If I give … More
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Take it with a pinch of salt
Do I have to take what you say with a pinch of salt? In other words, can I trust what … More
Fork out for something
When you pay money for something (more than you thought?) and you don’t really want to. This phrase gives me … More
Call it a day
“I’ve been at work since early this morning, I’m going to call it a day and go home.” When you … More
Beer goggles
If you go out tonight, try to avoid wearing beer goggles. You’ll know in the morning if you did. These … More
Cut off your nose to spite your face
Damn you Face, I’ll show you! I’m going to cut off Nose, and we’ll see who’s laughing then! Ha! So … More
Hanging around
This picture illustrates phrasal verbs or phrases with ‘hang’. We have hang on (wait; not give up), hang onto (keep), … More
In or on?
This one is a rule for learners of English to remember when talking about public transport. The rule is use … More
The wrong end of the stick
In this picture, I’ve got the wrong end of the stick, meaning to misunderstand a situation. As in “I thought … More
Burning the candle at both ends
Here’s a good one for a Monday! Perhaps you’re feeling it after a weekend of late-night socialising and a hard … More