Last week, we looked at English expressions and idioms with ‘hot’. This week, the weather here in Bali is a little cooler so let’s look at some English expressions and idioms using ‘cold’. cold hearted Meaning: unemotional, not considering the emotions of others Example: Darren is never affect by sad movies. He is so cold-hearted. …
As it’s almost Valentine’s Day, the theme for our expressions and idioms today is ‘love’. Can you think of any more to add to the list? love is in the air Meaning: there is a romantic atmosphere Example: It’s almost Valentine’s Day so love is in the air at the World of Words. head over …
It’s been really hot in Bali today. I don’t like hot weather because it makes me feel really lazy and I get sunburnt easily. The hot weather gave me a good idea for a new vocabulary list, though. There are my eight English expressions and idioms using ‘hot’. hot under the collar Meaning: to get …
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to keep an eye on something Meaning: to watch something carefully Example: Will you keep an eye on the baby for me while I go to the shops? to eye something up Meaning: to look at something and want to own it Example: I was eyeing up a new iPhone last week. to get some …
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1. face the music Meaning: to deal with the (usually negative) consequences of an action Example: That deal went horribly wrong so I’ll have to face the music when I tell my boss this afternoon. 2. fit as a fiddle Meaning: to be very fit and healthy Example: Dave is as fit as a fiddle …
It’s been raining all week here in Bali and the rain always makes me feel sleepy. It’s so relaxing hearing the raindrops on the roof above my study. Here are seven super ‘sleep’ idioms and expressions in English to help you relax. 1. to sleep like a log Meaning: to sleep very deeply without waking …
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There are lots of English idioms and expressions using individual numbers but what about idioms and expressions actually using the word ‘number’? Here are my top six English ‘number’ idioms and expressions: crunch the numbers Meaning: to make a calculation Example: I’m crunching the numbers to get the data ready for our sales report look …
How are you celebrating New Year’s Eve this year? Are you going to a party? If so, these nine fun English ‘party’ expressions and idioms will come in useful for you! 1. the life and soul of a party Meaning: a person who really enjoys a party and encourages others to enjoy it, too Example: …