A storm in a tea cup To be very angry or upset about a situation that…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Moaning Minnie
Moaning minnie A person who is complaining and never satisfied. “I am sorry to say, but…
Know Someone/Something Inside Out
Know someone/something inside out To know everything about someone or something. “I know these eastern rural…
Jump the Shark
Jump the shark To come to a point where something (usually TV shows) stops becoming popular…
In a Nutshell
In a nutshell Very briefly, only main points. “So in a nutshell, the price is affordable.” …
Great Minks Think Alike, Fools Seldom Differ
Great minds think alike, fools seldom differ Smart people often reach and agree on smart conclusions…
Devil Finds Work for Idle Hands
Devil finds work for idle hands It is used to say that people who have no…
Come/Get to Grips with Something
Come/Get to grips with something To understand and deal with something difficult. “Unfortunately, we have so…
Bury the Hatchet
Bury the hatchet To become friends again after an argument. To end the disagreement. “I think…