by Emma | Dec 19, 2016 | English Idioms
Lesson Summary English idioms can be frustrating to understand and use at the best of times. In this video, I’ll teach you how to use some of my favourite ‘body’ idioms! CLICK HERE to read the full lesson transcript. More English lessons recommended... 
by Emma | Dec 21, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom “sweet tooth” is used for people who like sweet-tasting foods (cakes, sweets, pudding, candy and desserts). Remember: Idioms are English phrases that have a different meaning to the individual words in the phrase. If you hear a native speaker say... 
by Emma | Dec 14, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom ‘(to) compare apples and oranges‘ is used when you are comparing two things that are very different and should not (or can not) be compared. Think about an apple and an orange. The colours, flavours and textures are very different. It’s... 
by Emma | Dec 7, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom ‘(to) butter (someone) up‘ is when someone is being really nice to another person, for selfish reasons. The only reason they are being nice is because they want the person to do something for them (and usually the other person... 
by Emma | Nov 30, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom “cup of tea” is something that you like enjoy. Any person who drinks tea will tell you there is nothing better than a warm cup of tea! ‘A cup of tea’ has been used to describe what is ‘good’ and ‘nice’ for many years.... 
by Emma | Nov 23, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom ‘in a pickle‘ is used when someone has a problem, or is in a difficult situation. Remember: Idioms are English phrases that have a different meaning to the individual words in the phrase. If you hear this idiom in an English conversation,...
