English Expressions & Idioms

Are you a Smart Cookie or Too Smart for your own good?

Today we take a look at the word “smart.” If someone says you are smart, what do they mean? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? The...

You're giving me the creeps!

A strange looking man walks past your home every evening. He does not appear normal. He may talk to himself, and even shout and scream at...

Down to Earth

In this post we learn about the expression “down to earth," and a few others to talk about people and the way they behave or think of...

For the Birds

Today I will teach you some expressions about birds. And when your friends ask you where you learned them, you could say "a little bird...

Thingamajig

What Is That Thing Called? It has happened to all of us. You want to talk about an object, but you forgot what it's called. Or you never...

Everything Under the Sun

Everything under the sun means a very great number of things. Anything under the sun means anything at all. This expression is used to...

Straight from the Horse's Mouth

This lesson is coming to you straight from the horse's mouth. If you hear something straight from the horse's mouth it means that you got...

These common English expressions are "The Tip of the Iceberg"

Everyone has to deal with problems at some point, so it's good to have ways to talk about them. Sometimes when you see a small problem...

Use these English expressions to "Build Bridges"

Bridges don't just help us get from one place to another, they can also help us express ourselves. Here are some examples: If someone is...

"Break the Ice" with these English expressions

English expressions about snow, ice and coldness are often used to talk about difficult or unfriendly situations. Here are just a few of...