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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...