On cloud nine To be extremely happy. “We are still on cloud nine weeks after we…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Go Pear-Shaped
Go pear-shaped To go wrong. E.g. if your plan goes pear-shaped, it fails. “It looks like…
Sail Through
Sail through To accomplish something very easily and quickly or move in a smooth way. “While…
Easy Come, Easy Go
Easy come, easy go We use this phrase when we indicate that someone does not care…
On Second Thought
On second thought (BrE On second thoughts) Used to say when you have suddenly changed your…
Sour Grapes
Sour grapes The phrase is used to describe a negative attitude of someone to something they…
Pull Your Socks Up
Pull your socks up To work harder, to improve your behavior or performance when it is…
Trade Punches/Blows
Trade punches/blows 1/ To strike each other with fists. 2/ To exchange criticism with a rival or…