When the chips are down When a situation gets very serious and difficult. “We are living…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
Fair-Weather Friend
Fair-weather friend Someone who is a good friend when it is easy, in good times when…
Shoot The Breeze
Shoot the breeze To talk about things that are not serious or important. “We were shooting…
Be A Breeze
Be a breeze This expression means that something is very easy to do. “Don’t be nervous.…
Word Of The Week: Skycap
Skycap A person employed to carry bags at na airport. “His father was a skycap for…
Woman Of Substance
Woman of substance This phrase is used to describe a woman of remarkable, outstanding qualities, abilities…
Cost And An Arm And A Leg
Cost an arm and a leg Extremely expensive. “I would like to buy a Skoda, but…
Gut Feeling
Gut feeling A strong, instinctive or intuitive feeling that is not based on facts. “My gut…
Run Behind
Run behind (schedule) To be late. To take longer (to do something) than expected. “We running…