Definition This idiom is used to say a child has similar characteristics to his or her parent. For example – “You are as stubborn as your father.”“Well, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Clip...

Definition This idiom means a completely different situation that someone is not used to. Sometimes the idiom is also used as “a whole new ball game.” For example – “Looking after pets is one thing...

Definition Spruce up means to make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractive. For example – “We want to spruce up the garden for this summer.” Clip 1 The first clip is from...

Definition Leaps and bounds is used to describe something that has improved or progressed quickly. It is normally preceded by the prepositions “by”, “in”, “on” or by the phrase “come on in”. For example...

Definition In slang, the word “rank” is an informal adjective that means disgusting or very unpleasant.  For example – “The smell from the basement was absolutely rank.” Clip 1 This first clip...

Definition “None the wiser” means to not understand or be aware of something. For example – “If you hadn’t told me that the wedding was this weekend, I would’ve been none the wiser.” “Not be...