by Emma | Nov 16, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
The English idiom ‘(to) cry over spilled milk’ is used when someone is sad or upset about something that has happened in the past and can’t be changed. Usually, is is a small problem. This idiom is often used to give advice by saying “it’s no use crying over spilled... 
by Emma | Nov 9, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
At Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations, where there is a lot of delicious food, my eyes are always bigger than my stomach! I want to taste everything, so I usually eat too much! The English idiom “eyes bigger than your stomach” is used when someone takes too much... 
by Emma | Nov 2, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
“I like baking and selling cakes at the local market, but teaching English is my bread and butter!” The English idiom “bread and butter” is used when someone is talking about the main part of their income. (Income is the money you earn from your job)... 
by Emma | Oct 28, 2015 | English Idioms, Vocabulary Builder
Halloween is celebrated every year, on the night of October 31st. It’s one of America’s favourite celebrations and it’s practiced in Canada, the United Kingdom and many other countries too. Many years ago, the celebration was called All Hallows Eve... 
by Emma | Oct 26, 2015 | English Idioms
He is the apple of my eye. The English idiom ‘the apple of (someone’s) eye’ is used to describe a person who is loved and adored by someone; the one they love most. Here’s an example of the idiom in use: Jenny: Your daughter, Jessica, has so many... 
by Emma | Oct 19, 2015 | English Idioms
The English idiom “(to) bite off more than (someone) can chew” is to try to do something that is too difficult, or it involves too much work. Here’s an example of the idiom in use: Andy: I can’t believe James is still at work! It’s 10pm! What is...
