What does ‘My English is rusty’ mean?
In this phrase, ‘rusty’ means a skill is not as good as it used to be. In other words, the[…]
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What does ‘I’m dying for a coffee’ mean?
Have you ever heard someone say ‘I’m dying for a coffee’? Well, it doesn’t mean they would really die for[…]
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 moreFour phrases you need for casual conversations
Causal conversations can be difficult for language learners. One reason is they often use short phrases that you may not[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘It’s on the house’ mean?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘It’s on the house’? If you hear this at a restaurant, it’s good news.[…]
Read moreHow can I explain my country’s food?
What kind of food do you like to eat? Do you often eat food from different countries? Food is usually[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘twist your arm’ mean?
Do you know what ‘twist your arm’ means? To ‘twist someone’s arm’ is an idiom that means to persuade or[…]
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