When you say that you get the ball rolling, it means that you will start doing something. At home, it could mean that you are …
Happy English Idiom Lesson – “My Eyes Are Bigger Than My Stomach” – From New York!
My eyes are bigger than my stomach. This happens to me sometimes. This morning, we had french toast for breakfast. I took too many slices, …
Happy English Idiom Lesson – “The Cold Shoulder” – From New York!
It’s 22F (-6C) in NYC today, another cold day in this the coldest winter I can remember. So what better way to start the day than with …
18 – On the Back Burner – Business English Idiom Lesson
The back burner is the burner in the back of the stove. It doesn’t usually get used so much. So, when you put something on …
17 – Snow Job! – English Idiom Lesson
If someone gives you a snow job, it means they are saying something which is insincere or untrue. Sorry, but used car salesmen are notorious …
16 – Spread Yourself Too Thin – English Idiom Lesson
Do you do too much these days? Work, maybe school and work, plus…something else? How about on the job? Are you multi-tasking just a bit …
12 – Shoot the Breeze – Happy English Idiom Lesson
Let’s shoot the breeze! When you “shoot the breeze,” you have a casual, informal chat with someone. – I was shooting the breeze with Lori …
B Vs. V – American English Pronunciation Lesson
I know that for a lot of English learners, the B and V consonant sounds can be tricky to distinguish and pronounce. This video can …
10 – Dressed to Kill – Happy English Idiom Lesson
No, I’m not talking about murder ;-). When you are dressed to kill, you are wearing your best, fanciest clothes. You usually are dressed to …
9 -Drive Someone Up A Wall – Happy English Idiom Lesson
It’s 26F (-3C) today and very windy. This cold is driving me up a wall! [drive someone up a wall] is a great idiom which …