Take the floor To start speaking or to stand and begin to dance. “The Prime Minister…
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Idioms in Songs: Bite Your Tongue
Bite your tongue To stop yourself from saying something, usually something offensive or inappropriate. “That dumb…
The First Female President
Listen here Raffaella Petriny, a Catholic nun, is the first female president of the smallest…
A Shrinking Violet
A shrinking violet A shy and modest person who does not like attention. “By no means…
A Bus Service With No Fixed Bus Stops
Listen here A new bus service in Baden, Switzerland, has no fixed route, timetable or specific…
Act the Goat
Act/Play the goat To behave in a silly way, fool around. “Would you please stop acting…
Take the Liberty
Take the liberty To do something without asking for permission to do it. “I took the…
A School With Just Two Pupils
Listen here Duror is a small Scottish village on the edge of the Highlands. It is…
Surprising Facts About Sports You Probably don’t Know
Listen here Badminton was originally called Poona or Poonah in the 19th century. Jim Fix is…