Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Have you ever stayed mad at someone for a long time? This idiom might help you. Forgive and Forget Speaker A: I still cannot believe Bob stopped our work barbecue this year. All because we forgot some silly permit.Speaker B: Anna, it's been months. It's time to forgive and forget. There's always next year.Speaker A: … [Read more...] about Forgive and Forget (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Your tongue helps you swallow and speak. So what happens if something is on the tip of your tongue? Tip of Your Tongue Speaker A: Hey Anna, what's the name of the new intern? I can't remember.Speaker B: Oh, you mean… Oh, what's her name? It starts with a P. No, R! Rrrr … Robin? Rrrr … It's on the tip of my tongue! Rrrr … [Read more...] about Tip of Your Tongue (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Some people get their drinking water from a well. So, adding poison to it would be a terrible thing to do. But what does the idiom "to poison the well" mean? To Poison the Well Speaker A: My old roommate opened a new restaurant - Pat's Perfect Pizza Palace.Speaker B: Oh my gosh! I'm having my birthday party … [Read more...] about To Poison the Well (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Light helps us to see. But what do you think the expression see the light means? See the Light Speaker A: Okay, Dan. I get it now. I understand your obsession. Pickleball is so much fun!Speaker B: I'm glad you've finally seen the light. It is the best sport!Speaker A: It is! It's so easy. You barely have to run, or even … [Read more...] about See the Light (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Swimming is a great way to exercise your whole body. But what does it mean if something makes your head swim? Make (One's) Head Swim Speaker A: I need to print a report for a meeting in five minutes! And the printer is not printing!Speaker B: I can help. First, open drawer #2 and move the papers around. Then check areas … [Read more...] about Make (One’s) Head Swim (Idioms)