"I don't know you from a bar of soap" is a fine Antipodean expression, but Professor Roly Sussex doesn't know whose bar of soap was implicated! ABC Education brings you high-quality educational ...

The origins of English expressions are often obscure and require deep linguistic and documentary research to be explained. Being phrases, not single words, their intrinsic meanings can be ...

In the spirit of America's Black History Month, which is observed every February, I have decided to share with my readers African-American English expressions that I've learned in the course of my ...

Learn how to understand American English expressions! This video reveals the true meaning behind common phrases, helping you navigate everyday conversations.

Navigating American English can be a linguistic minefield for non-native speakers. Expressions like "the cat's out of the bag," "spill the beans," and "shoot the breeze" can leave even the most ...

The English language is a joy to behold, but a beast to learn. In addition to its numerous irregularities, there’s a plethora of phrases and idioms that seem to make no sense to non-native speakers.

Someone who is down to earth is practical, sensible, and realistic. They are not pretentious or focussed on imaginary matters. They ‘have their feet on the ground’, which is another expression meaning ...

Korean children’s clothing brand Topten Kids issued a public apology Thursday after selling a top with a sexually suggestive English phrase. The illustrator who collaborated on the design also ...

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