Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! To get rid of something can mean to throw something away. But what do you think "good riddance" means? Good riddance Speaker A: My roommate is moving out.Speaker B: You mean the roommate who eats your food, never cleans up, and owes you thousands of dollars in rent money? Ha. I say good riddance!Speaker A: Well, he's my … [Read more...] about Good Riddance (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! When you throw a boomerang, it comes right back to you. That might help you understand this saying: What Goes Around Comes Around Speaker A: Anna, I brought in muffins. But Bob from accounting ate them all.Speaker B: Well, that explains it.Speaker A: Explains what?Speaker B: Bob is in the hospital with a muffin stuck in … [Read more...] about What Goes Around Comes Around (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A cliff is a very high and steep rock. So is a cliffhanger someone who likes to hang from cliffs? Cliffhanger Speaker A: So, Anna, have you watched the last episode of The Embassy yet?Speaker B: I finally did! The mystery! The shock! That explosion! It was a real cliffhanger!Speaker A: I know, I have so many questions. … [Read more...] about Cliffhanger (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you've ever gardened, you know weeds grow superfast. They can take over a garden overnight! But what does 'grow like a weed' mean in other situations? Grow Like a Weed Speaker A: Hey, Dan. Do you want to see pictures from my trip home?Speaker B: Oh, geez, I would love to, uh, but….Speaker A: Great! This is me with my … [Read more...] about Grow Like a Weed (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Carpet is a soft floor covering. So, what could it mean to roll out the red carpet? Roll Out the Red Carpet Speaker A: How was your trip home, Anna?Speaker B: Awesome! I had all my favorite meals. My family fixed up my old treehouse. And my favorite cousin flew in from Saskatchewan to surprise me!Speaker A: Wow! Sounds … [Read more...] about Roll Out the Red Carpet (Idioms)