by admin | Dec 10, 2015 | Idioms
In America, you might hear someone say that she is feeling a little under the weather. This phrase is actually an idiom that has nothing to do with the weather. If someone is feeling under the weather, it means that the person is not feeling well. This is just an...
by admin | Dec 9, 2015 | Idioms
If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a bad situation. Both of your choices are bad. You might have two or more choices, but both of your choices are bad. Example: I hate my job, but if I quit, I won’t be able to pay my bills. I’m...
by admin | Dec 8, 2015 | Idioms, Uncategorized
When something happens out of the blue, it happens suddenly without any warning. It’s a surprise. It could be positive or negative. Example: My friend from my university days called me out of the blue. I hadn’t heard from her in 10 years. My car...
by admin | Dec 5, 2015 | American Slang, English Lesson Videos
Telling someone to have several seats means that the person has said or done something that you do not agree with. You can use this phrase when you are having an argument with someone or you strongly do not approve of what someone is saying or doing When you say have...
by admin | Nov 24, 2015 | English Lesson Videos
In American slang, When there is something that we do not like, or we find unacceptable, it’s popular to say that something is not your cup of tea. If you like something or you are good at it, feel free to say, ‘That’s My Cup of Tea’ or...