Category: LANGUAGE TIPS

language tips for learners of English

LANGUAGE TIPS

Talk Turkey

September 25, 2026
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Talk turkey  To talk about or discuss something frankly, honestly and directly.  “We should talk turkey…

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Talk Shop

September 23, 2026
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Talk shop  To talk about your work, when not at work, in a way that other…

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Go Dutch

September 18, 2026
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Go Dutch To share the cost of something.  “Let´s go Dutch for the dinner tonight.” 

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Lie Low

September 14, 2026
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Lie/Lay low  To hide in order not to be noticed.  “My advice for you is to…

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Storm in a Tea Cup

September 9, 2026
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A storm in a tea cup  To be very angry or upset about a situation that…

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Take a Liking to

September 3, 2026
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Take a liking to  To begin to like somebody or something.  “I have taking a liking…

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Moaning Minnie

August 28, 2026
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Moaning minnie  A person who is complaining and never satisfied.  “I am sorry to say, but…

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Know Someone/Something Inside Out

August 24, 2026
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Know someone/something inside out To know everything about someone or something.  “I know these eastern rural…

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Jump the Shark

August 10, 2026
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Jump the shark To come to a point where something (usually TV shows) stops becoming popular…

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In a Nutshell

August 5, 2026
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In a nutshell Very briefly, only main points.  “So in a nutshell, the price is affordable.” …