THE IDIOM COLLECTION
Go beyond the literal words. Learn what everyday expressions mean—and how to use them.
THE EXPRESSION COLLECTION
Sharing the same understanding or view about a particular matter.
Let’s check that we are on the same page about who will lead each part of the presentation.
To learn how to do something so that it becomes easier, usually through practice.
This app felt confusing at first, but you will get the hang of it with practice.
To become familiar with the practical tasks and routines of a new job or activity.
It may take me a few days to learn the ropes at my new job.
To use up your energy by staying active late at night and starting early again, leaving too little time for rest.
She’s been burning the candle at both ends to balance her job and night classes.
To deliberately ignore something.
The manager turned a blind eye to the minor rule-breaking.
The final problem in a series of problems.
His rude comment was the last straw—I quit.
To flow over an edge, or for an activity or effect to extend into another area.
The argument spilled over into the next meeting.
To cause trouble or disrupt a stable situation.
I don’t want to rock the boat by complaining now.
To stop something from continuing.
They pulled the plug on the project due to budget cuts.
In a risky or dangerous situation
He’s on thin ice after missing three deadlines.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Use what you have learned in a short daily activity or a language game.
