Take someone to the cleaners To swindle someone and take a lot of their money. To…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Under Your Belt
Under your belt To achieve or do something successfully. “Now that you have got the tests…
When Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
When going gets tough When things become very difficult. “They are real friends, so when the…
Break The Ice
Break the ice To do or say something that will make people, especially those who have…
White Christmas
White Christmas A Christmas with snow. “When I was a kid we used have each Christmas…
Feast Your Eyes On
Feast your eyes on To look at something with great enjoyment. “You can feast your eyes…
Dressed To The Nines
Dressed (up) to the nines To wear very smart or elegant clothes, especially for a special…