Chicken feed A very paltry or small amount of anything, especially of money. “Thousand euros may…
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Word Of The Day: Breadwinner
Breadwinner also bread-winner Breadwinner is the member of a family who supports it financially. It was…
Bob’s Your Uncle
Bob’s your uncle This phrase is used to mean that something is very easy to do.…
These Words Will Make You Sound Smart
axiomatic
A Watched Pot Never Boils
A watched pot never boils If someone waits for something to happen it seems to take…
As Thick As Thieves
As thick as thieves
Blow/Knock Your Socks Off
Blow/Knock your socks off To surprise, affect or impress someone very much. “The way TTC Sliac…
English In 30 Seconds Video: Back To (At) Square One
Back to (at) square one To start something again because it was not successful the first…
Busy As A Bee
Busy as a bee To have a lot of work to do. Origin The idom was…
A Cheap Shot
A cheap shot A criticism or unfair verbal attack on someone or a physical blow against…