English Idiom – “Hit the hay.” Hay is the kind of dry grass that horses like to eat. In olden days, beds were stuffed with hay, so when we say “hit the hay,” it means …
Happy English Idiom Lesson – “Wake up and smell the coffee” – From New York!
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Business English Idiom Lesson: Get the Ball Rolling
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 going to finally begin some project you have been planning: …
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, and couldn’t finish everything. You may sometimes order in a …
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 another “cold” idiom. If you have a disagreement with someone, …
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 the back burner, something else has a higher priority. This …
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 for doing this! The pattern is “give [someone] a snow …
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 too much that it is getting hard to get everything …
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 yesterday. – Yalcin is always shooting the breeze with Briana …
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 help you overcome that! I hope you like it…if you …