God helps those who help themselves This proverb means that if you want to be successful,…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Rob Someone Blind
Rob someone blind To steal almost everything from someone. To cheat someone in a comprehensive merciless…
Can Take It To the Bank
Can take it to the bank Can believe that something is definitely true. “Begin searching for…
Practise What You Preach
Practise what you preach To do the things you advise other people to do. “You keep…
Big Cheese
Big cheese An important person, especially in a company or an organization. “After joining that corrupt…
Play it By Ear
Play it by ear To do something without any preparation. “I have prepared and carried out…
Go Pear-Shaped
Go pear-shaped To go wrong. E.g. if your plan goes pear-shaped, it fails. “It looks like…