Eat one’s words To admit that your statement, opinion or something you said in the past…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Word Of The Day: Gasbag
Gasbag is a person who talks too much about unimportant things. “Robo has achieved a lot,…
Word Of The Day: Inept
Inept: not good at doing something. “Unfortunately, our Prime Minister is inept at running our country.” …
The Dog Days
the dog days The hot sultry weather, usually the period between July and August. “How they have been…
Word Of The Day: Gutted
Gutted: extremely sad, unhappy, frustrated. “She was gutted after he had left her.” Synonyms: broken, devastated,…
Word Of The Day: Gutless
Gutless: without courage, unable to act in a way that is right or expected, not brave…
Play It Cool
Play it cool To act calm and without emotions, especially intentionally, in order not to show…
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it If something is working properly, it is best to…
Cut Somebody Loose
Cut somebody loose To end personal or professional relationship with somebody. “If Jane keeps on bothering…