Definition English idiom – “up to speed” This idiom means to have the latest knowledge or information about something. How to use it ⬇️ Use get to mean becoming informed: “I need to get up to speed on this project.” Use bring or get to mean informing someone: “Can you bring me up to speed […]
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Take Off vs. Take Off (On Someone): What’s the Difference? Take off means to leave or depart quickly. It doesn’t carry any negative meaning. It’s just about leaving, whether it’s a vehicle or a person. Examples: “The plane took off at 9 AM.”“She took off without saying goodbye.” However, “take off (on someone)” means to
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Definition English idiom – “catch a break” 🤞🏻 This idiom is mainly used in the USA and means to have some good luck. It is quite common to use this idiom in the negative form to complain about having bad luck. For example – “First my car broke down, and now my phone isn’t working.
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Definition English phrasal verb – “feel for (someone)” 😞 This phrasal verb means to feel sympathy for someone because they are very unhappy, or in a difficult situation. For example – I really feel for her because she’s been under so much stress at work recently. Clip 1 Until We Meet Again – (2022) In
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Definition English idiom – “can’t win with (someone)” This idiom is used to express frustration at being unable to please someone no matter what effort is made. “When I offer to help, he gets annoyed. When I don’t, he complains. I really can’t win with him.” Clip 1 Friends – Season 2 Episode 5 (1995)
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Definition English idiom – “take it all in” 🧘🏻 This idiom means to fully focus on and appreciate a moment or situation without thinking about anything else. For example – “The views at the top of the mountain were so incredible that I had to stop for a moment to take it all in.” Clip
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Definition English phrasal verb – “fend for oneself” This phrasal verb means to take care of yourself without any help. For example – “When you move out to go to university you need to learn how to fend for yourself.” Clip 1 We Summon the Darkness – (2019) When Alexis, Val, and Beverly stop at
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Definition English idiom – “all hell breaks loose” 🔥 If all hell breaks loose, then a situation becomes chaotic, violent or out of control. For example – When the fire alarm went off, all hell broke loose in the building. Clip 1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 -(2011) Harry, Ron, and
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Definition British English 🇬🇧 – “stitch (someone) up” This phrasal verb means to betray or trick someone, often to make them look bad, feel embarrassed, or get blamed for something. For example – “My friends stitched me up by convincing me to sing karaoke in front of everyone.” Clip 1 Peaky Blinders – Season 1
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Definition English idiom – “(if/when) push comes to shove” 🫸🏻 This idiom is used when a situation becomes very serious or bad, and you have to take action or make a decision. For example – “If push comes to shove, we can use our savings to pay for the rent.” Clip 1 Scandal – Season
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