When the chips are down When a situation gets very serious and difficult. “We are living…
Tag: idioms
Fair-Weather Friend
Fair-weather friend Someone who is a good friend when it is easy, in good times when…
The First Cricket Game Was Played In 1646
Listen here Cricket is a game played between two teams of eleven players. It may seem unbelievable to…
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…
Walking Buses
Listen here In Australia kids use „walking buses“ to travel to school. A walking bus is a form…
Run Behind
Run behind (schedule) To be late. To take longer (to do something) than expected. “We running…
Helsinki’s Cathedrals
Listen here The cathedrals of Helsinki stand out in the memories of those who have visited…