Fair-weather friend Someone who is a good friend when it is easy, in good times when…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
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…
Word Of The Week: Free Rider
Free rider A person who gets something without paying for it. “They never buy bus tickets.…