In this programme, we’ll be learning some modern idioms – new expressions that have been introduced to English through the internet, TV and social media.

Learn the meaning of the expression "not turn a hair" and how it relates to staying calm under pressure.

News News: Understanding how to use English articles correctly is essential for learners aiming to improve their fluency. This guide explains the proper use of i ...

The English language is rich with phrases borrowed from other tongues. Latin, French, Spanish and German all lend a hand to the English spoken throughout the world, but Irish (or Hiberno-English ...

The origins of English expressions are often obscure and require deep linguistic and documentary research to be explained. Being phrases, not single words, their intrinsic meanings can be ...

“Culture vulture? Never heard that expression before. What does it mean?” “Someone who is deeply interested in the arts — like music, painting, etc. — can be called a culture vulture.” ...

IDIOMS EXAMPLES – On the list below are some of the idiomatic expressions in English and their meanings. Were you given by your teacher a task on idiomatic expressions or idioms? When it comes to ...

Examples of unique expressions that have emerged in Miami. The Miami-born adopt the calques We found that some expressions were used only among the immigrant generation – for example, “throw a ...

Get down from the car. If this expression doesn’t sound familiar, you’re probably not from Miami. According to FIU research published in English World Wide, some expressions unique to the 305 are ...

In honour of Francophone Week, here are perfect French expressions that will give English-speakers a headache France is going through the motions at the moment.