July 24th, 2017 in Expressions
A hidden agenda
When somebody has a hidden agenda, they have a secret motive for doing something.
- It would be foolish of us to believe everything that she says. I really suspect that she has a hidden agenda.
March 6th, 2017 in Expressions
Of course
Of course means ‘without any doubt’ or ‘certainly’.
- ‘Can you help you?’ ‘Of course.’
- ‘Could you get me something to drink?’ ‘Of course.’
November 20th, 2016 in Expressions
Here are some common idiomatic expressions beginning with letter A. Each expression is followed by its meaning and example sentences.
As for
As for means ‘with regard to’ or ‘concerning’.
November 14th, 2016 in Expressions
Here are some common idioms in English.
Back to the drawing board
An expression used to suggest that you have to start working on something again because an attempt or experiment has failed.
October 17th, 2016 in Expressions
Here are some common idiomatic expressions in English. Each idiom is followed by its meaning. Example sentences are also given.
Bull in a china shop
September 22nd, 2016 in Expressions
Take the shine off
To take the shine off something is to make it seem less good.
Take a shine to
To take a shine to something is to develop a liking for it.
November 24th, 2015 in Expressions
Good at / bad at / clever at
The expression good at is used to talk about things that you enjoy or excel at doing. After good at, you can use a noun or an –ing form. Note the preposition: we use at, not in.