Idioms

- Script - Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Birds are lovely animals. So, why would Anna and Jonathan want to kill two birds with one stone? Kill Two Birds with One Stone Speaker A: Anna, where did you get that red wagon?Speaker B: Jonathan, I needed exercise and fruit.Speaker A: Ah! So, you killed two birds with one stone by pulling the wagon to the … [Read more...] about Kill Two Birds with One Stone (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! If you spend time away from home, you might write emails, text messages or even letters to your loved ones. But, what does it mean if something is "nothing to write home about?" Speaker A: Jonathan, have you tried the new pizza made with noodles, the pizzoodle?Speaker B: I have and, honestly, it's nothing to write home about. Not … [Read more...] about Nothing to Write Home About (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute! A swamp is an area of land that's often covered with water. So, what do you think this idiom means? To Be Swamped Speaker A: I am so tired. I don't think I've slept for two days. Speaker B: Why haven't you been sleeping? Speaker A: I've been swamped with work. It just seems like I'm never able to get everything done. Speaker B: … [Read more...] about To Be Swamped (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Nuts are a healthy, tasty food! So, why is it bad to drive someone to them? Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have time today...(loud machine sound) [to help me with some scripts] Speaker B: Anna, I can't hear you. What is that noise in the background? Speaker A: It's a leaf blower. My neighbor uses it every day and it drives me … [Read more...] about Drive Someone Nuts (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Dough is a mixture of water and flour used to make baked goods. But how else do Americans use this word? Speaker A: Aw, man! I just realized I don't have enough money to buy another Sevendust face covering.Speaker B: Sevendust is your favorite band. I can send you some dough. How much do you need?Speaker A: That would be great! I … [Read more...] about Dough (Idioms)