Idioms

Have you ever struggled to choose between two good options? Or taken a long time to decide something important? In English, we have a perfect phrase for reaching a decision. Today, you will learn the idiom make up one’s mind. What Does “Make Up One’s Mind” Mean? “Make up one’s mind” means to decide something…

Have you ever decided something, then later thought differently? Or chosen one option but then preferred another? In English, we have a perfect phrase for these reversed decisions. Today, you will learn the idiom change one’s mind. What Does “Change One’s Mind” Mean? “Change one’s mind” means to reverse a decision or alter an opinion….

Have you ever needed a temporary solution until something better comes along? Or made arrangements that are just for now, not forever? In English, we have a perfect phrase for these temporary situations. Today, you will learn the phrase for the time being. What Does “For the Time Being” Mean? “For the time being” means…

Have you ever quit a habit and never returned to it? Or moved away from a city knowing you wouldn’t come back? In English, we have a simple phrase for these permanent endings. Today, you will learn the idiom for good. What Does “For Good” Mean? “For good” means permanently or forever. Think of it…

Has bad weather ever canceled your outdoor plans? Or has a meeting been postponed at the last minute? In English, we have a simple phrase for these cancellations. Today, you will learn the phrasal verb call off. What Does “Call Off” Mean? “Call off” means to cancel something that was planned, or to stop something…

Have you ever postponed a dentist appointment? Or scrolled past a food photo that looked unappetizing? In English, both situations use the phrase put off. This versatile phrasal verb has two main meanings: (1) to delay or postpone something, and (2) to make someone feel dislike or disgust. Context tells you which meaning fits. What…

Have you ever woken up with a headache, a sore throat, or just a general feeling that you’re not 100%—but not sick enough to stay in bed all day? In English, you can say you’re under the weather. This gentle, widely used idiom means you’re feeling unwell, usually in a mild or temporary way. It’s…

Have you ever needed to leave the house quickly to avoid being late? Or rushed through a meal because you had an appointment? In English, we have a simple phrase for these fast-paced moments. Today, you will learn the phrase in a hurry. What Does “In a Hurry” Mean? “In a hurry” means needing to…

Do you end phone conversations by pressing a button? Or store your coat when you enter a house? In English, we use the same phrase for both actions. Today, you will learn the phrasal verb hang up. What Does “Hang Up” Mean? “Hang up” has two common meanings. First, it means to end a telephone…

Do you have friends who always help when you need them? Or plans that you’re sure will happen? In English, we have a perfect phrase for this kind of reliability. Today, you will learn the phrasal verb count on. What Does “Count On” Mean? “Count on” means to rely on someone or something, or to…

Have you ever moved to a new city, started at a new school, or joined a club where you didn’t know anyone? In English, you can say you’re trying to make friends. This simple but powerful phrase describes the process of forming new friendships—whether it’s one close companion or a whole group of people you…

Have you ever seen a “broken” sign on a vending machine? Or witnessed someone behave inappropriately during a meeting? In English, we use the same phrase for both situations. Today, you will learn the phrase out of order. What Does “Out of Order” Mean? “Out of order” has two common meanings. First, it means a…