Idioms

Have you ever seen someone solve a problem in a completely new way? Or heard an idea that changes everything you thought before? In English, we have a perfect phrase for this kind of radical change. Today, you will learn the idiom turn on its head. What Does “Turn Something On Its Head” Mean? “Turn…

Have you ever been losing a game, then suddenly started winning? Or seen someone who was at a disadvantage suddenly gain the upper hand? In English, we have a perfect phrase for this reversal. Today, you will learn the idiom turn the tables. What Does “Turn the Tables” Mean? “Turn the tables” means to reverse…

Have you ever called a friend for advice during a crisis? Flipped to page 42 in a manual? Or watched someone pivot from one idea to another? In English, all these actions use the phrase turn to. This versatile phrasal verb describes seeking help, changing focus, or consulting a resource—and it’s used constantly in real-life…

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…