Idioms

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! "Gut" is another word for your stomach area. But what could it mean to have a "gut feeling?" Speaker A: Jonathan, how's it going with that girl you met in your Zoom dance class?Speaker B: It's going okay. She's nice and interesting, but I just have a gut feeling that we're not right for each other.Speaker A: Listen to your gut, … [Read more...] about Gut Feeling (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from Home! Nuts grow in a hard, protective shell. But what does it mean if someone says "in a nutshell?" Speaker A: Jonathan, how are those home improvement projects going?Speaker B: Horribly. In a nutshell, I currently have many holes in my walls and I have no running water!Speaker A: Oh, geez. Can I do anything to help?Speaker B: Not … [Read more...] about In a Nutshell (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! A parade is a traveling celebration along public streets. It's a moving party! Nothing can ruin a parade except, well… rain. Speaker A: Jonathan, this year I'm entering Washington D.C.'s original Song-a-Thon contest. [sings]Speaker B: Anna, I hate to tell you this, but…Speaker A: [continues singing]Speaker B: Anna! I don't mean to … [Read more...] about Rain On Someone’s Parade (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! A loop is a circular shape formed when something thin crosses over itself. Speaker A: Hey, Anna. Are you going to Reggie's social distanced birthday party? I can't remember what time to be there.Speaker B: I am. I think the invitation said 6:00. Or maybe it said to keep six feet apart. I think I'll call him.Speaker A: Okay, cool. … [Read more...] about Keep Me in the Loop (Idioms)

Welcome to English in a Minute from home! If someone told you to get out of town, would you really have to go anywhere? Speaker A: Anna, I know we've both always lived in apartments, but last week, I finally bought a house.Speaker B: Get out of town! You didn't.Speaker A: I sure did. And it's right down the street from my favorite pizza restaurant.Speaker B: Oh, pizza. … [Read more...] about Get Out of Town (Idioms)