Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Icing is a sweet, creamy mixture used to cover cakes. But how do we use icing as an idiom? Icing on the Cake Speaker A: Jonathan, how was the Maná concert last night? Speaker B: Amazing! They played all my favorite songs. But the icing on the cake was getting to meet the band after the show! Speaker A: Wow, that … [Read more...] about Icing on the Cake (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Some animals, like birds and insects, have wings. Sadly, humans do not. Take Someone Under Your Wing Speaker A: Hey, Jonathan. How's the new coffee business going? Speaker B: Oh, it's going great! Your cousin Keith has been a huge help. Speaker A: I'm so glad he's taken you under his wing. You know, in our family, … [Read more...] about Take Someone Under Your Wing (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute from home! What's not to love about puppies? But what do you think this means as an idiom? Puppy Love Speaker A: Aww. Caty's son went on his first date the other night. Isn't it great when young people are in love?Speaker B: Jonathan, I think it's just puppy love. He's only 13. I doubt it's serious.Speaker A: You don't … [Read more...] about Puppy Love (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Cicadas are noisy insects. One very large group of them appears in the U.S. every 17 years. And they are incredibly loud. Loud Enough to Wake the Dead Speaker A: So, like I said, Jonathan, I can do that for you.Speaker B: What, Anna? I'm sorry but I just can't hear you. What is that buzzing sound?Speaker A: Cicadas! … [Read more...] about Loud Enough to Wake the Dead (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute from home! When a person on a boat goes overboard, they fall into the water. Uh oh. Should we be worried about Jonathan and Anna? Speaker A: What all did you get at the store? Speaker B: Mayo, olive oil, rice, and coffee. Speaker A: You know, Anna, you didn't have to go overboard with the supplies. This crisis isn't … [Read more...] about Go Overboard (Idioms)