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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Definition Also – “have ice water in (one’s) veins” If someone is described as having ice in their veins, then they are a person who is able to stay very calm and not get nervous even in stressful situations. It is commonly used in sporting contexts. For example – “The 18 year old tennis player
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Definition This phrasal verb means to say something suddenly and without thinking, especially if you are feeling nervous or excited. For example – “I accidentally blurted out to my sister what her surprise birthday gift was.” Clip 1 Friends – Season 6 Episode 3 (1999) Joey is looking for a female roommate and he thinks
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Definition To not give someone the time of day means to not be friendly to someone and not speak to or help that person. For example – “I asked the boss for help but he didn’t give me the time of day.” Clip 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Season 2 episode 7 (1997) Buffy
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Definition To have it out with someone means to confront or argue with someone in order to resolve a conflict. For example – “She finally had it out with her roommate about the mess in the apartment.” Clip 1 Suits – Season 4 episode 8 (2014) Rachel Zane says to Mike Ross, “Well, I’m not
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Definition This idiom means to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme. It is commonly followed by the prepositions “on”, “with” or “about”. For example – “He went overboard on gifts for his children at Christmas.” Clip 1 “Banshee” Season 2 Episode 4 (2014) The female character is telling her brother that
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