Idioms

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression "change of heart" sounds like a medical operation. But let's listen to Dan and Anna just to be sure. Speaker A: Dan, how did the audition go? Did you get the part?Speaker B: No. They told me I was perfect for the role.Speaker A: Well then, what happened?Speaker B: I guess the director had a change of heart. … [Read more...] about Change of Heart (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Your skin protects your body. So, what happens when something gets under your skin? To Get Under Someone's Skin Speaker A: Anna, pickleball.Speaker B: Pickleball?Speaker A: Francis beats me every time. He has this crazy serve and he's so loud while he plays.Speaker B: Dan, don't let him get under your skin. You're … [Read more...] about To Get Under Someone’s Skin (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! High and dry are both common adjectives. But what does "high and dry" mean? Let's find out. Speaker A: If you know anyone who needs a room in a great apartment, let me know.Speaker B: I thought you had a roommate. What happened?Speaker A: He left me high and dry. I came home the other night and he was just gone.Speaker B: … [Read more...] about High and Dry (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A frying pan is used to cook food in very hot oil. But what does it mean to go from the frying pan and into the fire? From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Speaker A: James is really not happy.Speaker B: What is the problem this time?Speaker A: He complained that his office was too noisy and too bright.Speaker B: Where … [Read more...] about From the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (Idioms)

– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you make a meal from scratch, you make it all yourself, with basic and fresh foods. But what does start from scratch mean? Start from Scratch Speaker A: My design for our new office is done!Speaker B: Oh, did you hear? We don't have the money for a new kitchen.Speaker A: No problem, that is easy to fix.Speaker B: Oh, … [Read more...] about Start from Scratch (Idioms)