Has your life ever changed because of one important decision? Or has a project at work suddenly become successful after a big change? In English, we have a perfect phrase for these moments of change. Today, you will learn the idiom turning point. What Does “Turning Point” Mean? “Turning point” means a moment when an…
Has a meeting ever started right on time? Or has a project begun after much planning? In English, we have a simple phrase for when things officially begin. Today, you will learn the phrase under way. What Does “Under Way” Mean? “Under way” means that something has started and is now in progress. Think of…
Have you ever watched a sports game live on television? Or seen news events happen as reporters are talking about them? In English, we have a perfect phrase for watching events happen live. Today, you will learn the phrase unfold in real time. What Does “Unfold in Real Time” Mean? “Unfold in real time” means…
Has your internet ever stopped working, then started again? Or have you helped start a new project at work or school? In English, we have a perfect phrase for when things begin to operate. Today, you will learn the idiom up and running. What Does “Up and Running” Mean? “Up and running” means that something…
Have you ever seen a beautiful painting from far away, then walked closer to see the details? Or met a famous person and talked to them directly? In English, we have a perfect phrase for this. Today, you will learn the phrase up close. What Does “Up Close” Mean? “Up close” means from a very…
Have you ever heard a rumor and thought, “I don’t put any stock in that,” or listened to a mentor’s advice because you really trust them? In English, put stock in means to believe in, trust, or consider something important or reliable. It’s often used to show whether you take an idea, opinion, or prediction…
Do you have an extra pen you can share? Can you give someone a few minutes of your time? In English, we have one useful word for all these situations. Today, you will learn the verb spare. What Does “Spare” Mean? “Spare” has a few common meanings. It can mean to have something extra that…
Have you ever felt very worried about a problem, then realized it wasn’t so big? Or compared a small issue to a much larger one? In English, we have a useful phrase for this. Today, you will learn the phrase put in perspective. What Does “Put Something in Perspective” Mean? “Put something in perspective” means…
Have you ever been late for a meeting and then worked extra hard? Or maybe you forgot a special day and tried to do something nice later? In English, we have a perfect phrase for this. Today, you will learn the phrase make up for. What Does “Make Up For” Mean? “Make up for” means…
Have you ever described a terrible storm by saying, “It was a bit windy—to put it mildly”? Or called a chaotic party “lively—to put it mildly”? In English, to put it mildly is a polite, often humorous way to say that a situation is actually much more extreme than your words suggest. It’s a form…
Have you ever accepted a project you knew would take every ounce of your energy? Or looked at a messy kitchen after a big party and sighed, “I’ve got my work cut out for me”? In English, the phrase have your work cut out for you means you’re facing a tough, time-consuming, or demanding challenge—and…
Have you ever opened your refrigerator and found old milk? Or maybe a fun plan suddenly turned unpleasant? In English, we have a simple phrase for these situations. Today, you will learn the phrase go bad. What Does “Go Bad” Mean? “Go bad” means to spoil, rot, or become no longer good. Think of it…
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