Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We all have one face. But what does it mean if you have two? Let's listen to what two-faced means. Two-Faced Speaker A: Anna, guess what? My contact on the city council said he'd support building a pickleball court near my house!Speaker B: That's great! Wait, but your contact is a politician, right?Speaker A: So?Speaker … [Read more...] about Two-Faced (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Oil and water are two very different substances. So, what could the expression "like oil and water" mean? Like Oil and Water Speaker A: Dan, I just got your birthday invitation! But I don't know if I can come.Speaker B: You have to come. I've only invited five people.Speaker A: Yeah, and Donna and Shauna are two of … [Read more...] about Like Oil and Water (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! When we imitate something, we copy it. But what does it mean when we say, art imitates life? Art Imitates Life Speaker A: How did you like the art exhibit we saw yesterday?Speaker B: Dan, to be honest, I didn't get it. It was just a guy sleeping in a small room in the middle of the museum.Speaker A: Yeah, it was … [Read more...] about Art Imitates Life (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We sometimes eat with our hands. But why would you bite the hand that feeds you? Bite the Hand That Feeds You Speaker A: Boy, Olivia is about to do something really stupid at the community meeting tonight.Speaker B: Uh-oh. Olivia… what is she going to do now?Speaker A: She plans to speak out against that new housing … [Read more...] about Bite the Hand That Feeds You (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Humans have many complex feelings and emotions. But what does mixed feelings mean? Let's listen. Mixed Feelings Speaker A: So, Anna, do you like the location of the new office building?Speaker B: I have mixed feelings. It's closer to my home, but there are no sticker stores nearby. What am I supposed to do on my lunch … [Read more...] about Mixed Feelings (Idioms)