Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A fire hose releases huge amounts of water to help put out fires. So, why would someone be drinking from a fire hose? Speaker A: So, how has work training been going, Dan?Speaker B: I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose. Ten hours every single day, is a lot.Speaker A: Wow. Things sure are different from when I started. … [Read more...] about Drinking from a Fire Hose (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Bells make this noise. And whistles make this noise. But does this expression have to do with noises? Bells and Whistles Speaker A: My friend's new car is amazing! It has all the latest bells and whistles.Speaker B: Really? What features does it have?Speaker A: Well, it has a karaoke machine, self parking…Speaker B: … [Read more...] about Bells and Whistles (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Our fingers are very useful. They help us do so much. But what do you think it means to point fingers at someone? Speaker A: Anna, someone in the office coffee club complained about you.Speaker B: What?! What did they say?Speaker A: They said you drink way too much coffee.Speaker B: Ahh! Who would say such a false, … [Read more...] about Point Fingers (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Double means two. But why would you double down? Double Down Speaker A: Anna, I took your advice. I asked my soccer coach if he could cut our practice hours.Speaker B: Practicing three days a week is way too much. Good for you!Speaker A: No. Bad for me! He doubled down. Now we have to practice four days a week.Speaker … [Read more...] about Double Down (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A trip to faraway beaches or mountains is great. But staying close to home can be fun, too. Staycation Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have any plans to travel for the long weekend?Speaker B: Nah, I'm going to make this holiday a staycation. My last vacation outside the city was a lot of work.Speaker A: Well, I hope your … [Read more...] about Staycation (Idioms)