Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than it's meaning. Let's listen. To Beat a Dead Horse Speaker A: It is so hot.Speaker B: Can we please go to the pool?Speaker A: I told you. The pool is closed all week for repairs.Speaker B: But it's hot!Speaker A: And it's closed! Stop beating a dead horse. … [Read more...] about To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To shine means to be very bright. But what happens when you get a shiner? Shiner Speaker A: Whoa, Dan! What happened to your face?Speaker B: I got hit with the ball during last night's softball game. Turns out the balls are not all that soft.Speaker A: Well, that's quite a shiner. Hey, maybe next time catch the ball … [Read more...] about Shiner (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A sticker is a piece of paper that attaches to a surface. Stickers can be used to show the cost of a product. But what does sticker shock mean? Sticker Shock Speaker A: So, dan, have you gotten that new bicycle yet?Speaker B: Well, I went to the bike store, but I left with some serious sticker shock.Speaker A: I just … [Read more...] about Sticker Shock (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The bottom is the lowest point of something. But what does it mean to get to the bottom of something? Let's listen. Get to the Bottom of It Speaker A: Someone stole my muffins. Again.Speaker B: Dan, we need to get to the bottom of this. Tell me the details.Speaker A: A dozen muffins… out of the break room in less than … [Read more...] about Get to the Bottom of It (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A couch is for sitting, and a potato is for eating. But what is a couch potato? Couch Potato Speaker A: Dan, how is your new roommate?Speaker B: He's such a couch potato. He come home from work and watches weird shows all night.Speaker A: Well, it could be worse.Speaker B: Could it? He watches Norwegian zombie films on … [Read more...] about Couch Potato (Idioms)