If someone says ‘fat chance!’, it means they think something you said will not happen or is very unlikely to[…]
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What does ‘caught red-handed’ mean?
The idiom ‘caught red-handed’ means you are caught doing something bad at the time you are doing it. It can be[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘Hold your horses!’ mean?
If you hear ‘Hold your horses!’, it means the speaker wants you to wait, slow down, or be patient. It[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘I’m leaving for good!’ mean?
The word ‘good’ usually has a positive meaning, for example, high quality, favorable, enjoyable, kind, or correct. But in the[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘It’s on my bucket list’ mean?
The idiom ‘bucket list’ means a list of things that you want to do before you die. So if somebody[…]
Read moreHow can I manage awkward topics?
What do you think good conversation topics are? Be careful with topics when talking with people you don’t know well.[…]
Read moreHow can I interrupt without being rude?
Have you ever tried to say something in a conversation but couldn’t? Maybe the other speaker didn’t stop talking? Maybe[…]
Read moreFive useful phrases where ‘touch’ means ‘communicate’
Did you know that the word ‘touch’ can also mean ‘communicate’? While ‘touch’ can have different meanings, it is often[…]
Read moreHow can I improve my IELTS writing score?
Are you studying for the IELTS test? Many students find it difficult to prepare for the IELTS test, especially the[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘Let’s play it by ear’ mean?
Have you ever heard the phrase `Let’s play it by ear’? If you hear this phrase, it means the speaker[…]
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