Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! We use our mouths to talk. But what could this mean? Talk Out of Both Sides of Your Mouth Speaker A: Jonathan, the consultant said my new idea "Let's Dance English" is a great idea!Speaker B: Really? Because she told me that teaching English only using dance is stupid. Useless. Terrible.Speaker A: Aah! Well then, she … [Read more...] about Talk Out of Both Sides of Your Mouth (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! These are bubbles! They make people happy. But what happens if we burst them? Burst Someone's Bubble Speaker A: Jonathan, I finally got a reservation at that new Turkish restaurant!Speaker B: I hate to burst your bubble, Anna, but it's not very good. And I love Turkish good.Speaker A: Well, maybe you just ordered the … [Read more...] about Burst Someone’s Bubble (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is a fence. Fences are used to separate two areas. But what could this idiom mean? On the Fence Speaker A: Okay, Anna. Have you decided?Speaker B: Yes. No. For two days I have thought about the pros and the cons, but I am still on the fence.Speaker A: Well, you can't sit on the fence much longer. I need a decision. … [Read more...] about On the Fence (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A diamond is a beautiful and valuable gem. But if a diamond is "in the rough", is it still valuable? Diamond in the Rough Speaker A: So, your friend Sam helped me with my taxes the other day.Speaker B: How did it go?Speaker A: At first I thought he wasn't going to work out. He looks very unprofessional with his long … [Read more...] about Diamond in the Rough

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! In nature, water can be violent and rough. Or it can be still and calm. So, what could this mean? Still Waters Run Deep Speaker A: Anna, I'm throwing a party and you and Ashley are invited! Oh, and Douglas too.Speaker B: Douglas? You mean the guy in IT who never talks to anyone? He's so quiet.Speaker A: Maybe he's just … [Read more...] about Still Waters Run Deep (Idioms)