A shrinking violet A shy and modest person who does not like attention. “By no means…
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A Bus Service With No Fixed Bus Stops
Listen here A new bus service in Baden, Switzerland, has no fixed route, timetable or specific…
Act the Goat
Act/Play the goat To behave in a silly way, fool around. “Would you please stop acting…
A Few Animal Facts
Listen here Dogs can discharge heat only by panting. Most cats have five toes on a…
Take the Liberty
Take the liberty To do something without asking for permission to do it. “I took the…
A Woman Killed by Cows
Listen here However impossible it may seem cows, known for their calm and gentle behaviour, can…
On the House
On the house Something which is provided free of charge, especially from a business like a…
A School With Just Two Pupils
Listen here Duror is a small Scottish village on the edge of the Highlands. It is…
Surprising Facts About Sports You Probably don’t Know
Listen here Badminton was originally called Poona or Poonah in the 19th century. Jim Fix is…