Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The heart is a very important organ in the body. So, what happens if you strike it? Let's find out Strike at the Heart of Something Speaker A: Jonathan, Bob is not coming to our team meeting.Speaker B: What? It's a team project! We have to work together as a team.Speaker A: I know. And working alone strikes at the heart … [Read more...] about Strike at the Heart of Something (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! This is a delicious donut. Here in the U.S., a donut costs about a dollar. But what could this mean? Dollars to Donuts Speaker A: Hey Anna, are you still riding with me to Maggie's party later?Speaker B: Yes! And I took a nap earlier, so I am ready to par-tay!Speaker A: Great! Dollars to donuts we get stuck in traffic … [Read more...] about Dollars to Donuts (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! These are footsteps. But what could it mean to follow them? Let's listen. Follow in Someone's Footsteps Speaker A: Anna, you got a new accordion.Speaker B: I want to follow in my mom's footsteps.Speaker A: Oh, does she play the accordion too?Speaker B: Oh, no. She plays the piano beautifully.Speaker A: Well then, how … [Read more...] about Follow in Someone’s Footsteps (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you have ever been in love, you know it can affect you in many ways. Sometimes you can't even eat or sleep. Love is Blind Speaker A: Okay, yesterday I had dinner with Josh and his new girlfriend.Speaker B: Um… what did you think?Speaker A: She is really rude! She actually yelled at the waiter in the restaurant for … [Read more...] about Love is Blind (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Forests are amazing places with lots of trees. But what could this mean? Can't See the Forest for the Trees Speaker A: Hey, how is that children's project going?Speaker B: I've been working on it for so long. I can't see the forest for the trees.Speaker A: You should take a break. Come back in a few days. Then you'll be … [Read more...] about Can’t See the Forest for the Trees (Idioms)