Dressed to kill To be dressed very nicely in order to attract attention and admiration. “Samantha…
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language tips for learners of English
Drink Like A Fish
Drink like a fish We use this phrase when discussing someone’s tendency to drink too much…
Word Of The Day: Bozo
bozo: (informal) a stupid and incompetent person. “Some bozo left the door open again.” “The recently elected mayor…
Cooking With Gas
Cooking with gas To do very well. Being successful in an activity, especially after a period…
Caught Red-Handed
Caught red-handed To catch someone in the act, when they are doing something wrong or illegal.…
Other Ways How To Say “Tired”
I’m exhausted. She’s knackered. You look whacked. I’m worn out. We’re wrecked. PROVERBS EASY GRAMMAR English…
Cook The Books
Cook the books To change numbers in financial records of a company or organisation in order…
Heart In The Right Place
Heart in the right place This phrase is used to say that someone is really a…
There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
There is no such thing as a free lunch The phrase means that nothing in life…