THE IDIOM COLLECTION
Go beyond the literal words. Learn what everyday expressions mean—and how to use them.
THE EXPRESSION COLLECTION
A decision to trust or believe in something despite uncertainty or incomplete evidence.
Joining the first course from an unfamiliar provider felt like a leap of faith.
Work you do because you care about it or enjoy it, rather than for payment.
Restoring the village noticeboard was a labour of love for the volunteers.
A very good beginning with quick progress.
The new reading club got off to a flying start with thirty members.
A brief success or burst of interest that is not repeated or sustained.
We hope the café’s busy opening week is not just a flash in the pan.
An achievement that you can be proud of.
Being chosen to lead the workshop was a feather in her cap.
Very different from something else.
Our quiet village is a far cry from the busy city where I used to live.
A fresh start in which previous mistakes or decisions are not held against you.
The new term gave me a clean slate after a difficult year.
A resentful or defensive attitude caused by feeling unfairly treated.
After being overlooked twice, he arrived with a chip on his shoulder about promotions.
A complaint you want to discuss with someone about something they have done.
I have a bone to pick with you about the dishes you left in the sink.
A request that will be difficult for someone to fulfil.
Finishing the whole report by tomorrow is a big ask for a team of two.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Use what you have learned in a short daily activity or a language game.
