What 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.[…]

What English do I need to know for Halloween?

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Did you know that the word ‘touch’ can also mean ‘communicate’? While ‘touch’ can have different meanings, it is often[…]

Have you ever heard the phrase `Let’s play it by ear’? If you hear this phrase, it means the speaker[…]

Do you know what it means when someone says ‘I’m pulling your leg’? If you hear this idiom, it means[…]

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Have you ever heard the phrase ‘put your foot in it’? What do you think it means? Do you think[…]

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