Although it is not a bank holiday in the UK, Halloween is a public holiday for fun and entertainment when people attend special Halloween parties dressed up in costumes, watch horror movies all night while children usually go trick-and-treating. So, in that spirit, let’s look at some scary and some not so scary idioms related to or inspired by Halloween.
Autumn is that time of year when it is no longer hot, the days become shorter and colder and leaves start falling from the trees. It is also the time of harvest, hot chocolate and cider. Whether you like it or not, you must admit that autumn is the cosiest season of all and that’s why I like it so much. In that sense, let’s look at 10 idioms related to autumn.
50 Collocations with “Get” in Context Collocations are a very important part of English studies. They are natural expressions of a language. The verb “get” forms many expressions such as collocations, idioms and phrasal verbs. Let’s look at the most commonly used 50 collocations with “get” in context. Get a Read more
Idioms Using the Word “Head” Numerous idioms and expressions in English use the word “head”, and they are usually related to emotions and staying in control. In this post, you will get 11 of them explained. Idioms using the word “head” Keep your head Meaning: to keep your head means Read more
Love & Relationships: Essential Vocabulary for Talking About Romance (B1–B2) Hello, dear English learners! Romantic relationships have inspired poets, films, novels, and — quite often — long conversations over coffee. Whether you’re describing a first date, a break-up, or a lifelong partnership, using the right vocabulary helps you express emotions Read more
Sensible and Sensitive The adjectives sensible and sensitive are often confused by English learners — and it’s easy to see why! They both come from the same root word “sense,” but their meanings are quite different. Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all. What does “sensible” mean? The Read more
Prefix -MIS Prefix -miss is used at the beginning of a verb to describe an action done wrong or badly. Here are 10 most commonly used verbs with the prefix “-mis” you should add to your vocabulary by all means. Mistake Meaning: A decision, action or opinion which is incorrect. Read more