Know someone/something inside out To know everything about someone or something. “I know these eastern rural…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
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…
A Walk in the Park
A walk/stroll in the park Very easy and usually pleasant thing to do. “I am used…
See Which Way the Cat Jumps
See which way the cat jumps To not make a decision or take any action before…