The Meaning of “Buck” in English Slang
What does “buck” mean in English slang? Learn how to use this slang and what it means. Improve your English now and take a look! In this short lesson, we’re going to talk about some English slang and that slang term is “buck.” Now, literally a buck is an animal; it’s a male deer. A […]
Meaning of “Only Child”
What does ‘only child’ mean? Make sure you’re using it correctly in this short video. Learn the meaning here! Hi, I’m Joel. In this short video, I’m going to talk about the term, “an only child” or, “only children.” So, what do these terms mean?
Meaning of “A Grain of Salt”
What does ‘a grain of salt’ mean? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about it and how we can use this idiom. Hi, I’m Joel. In this video, I’m going to talk about the phrase, “To take something with a grain of salt, a grain of salt.” So, what does it mean […]
Meaning of “Go Dutch”
What does ‘a grain of salt’ mean? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about it and how we can use this idiom. Do you know what it means to “Go Dutch?” Okay, so todays idiom, “To go Dutch.” Is it related to the Dutch people, or the Dutch language? Well, it may […]
Meaning of “Spill the Beans”
What does ‘spill the beans’ mean? Find out the meaning here so you can use it when you speak English! Have you ever “Spilled the beans?” Today’s idiom is “To spill the beans.” Now what does that mean? Well, we know what beans are, it’s a type of food. So, are we just talking about […]
Meaning of “Yes Man”
What does ‘Yes Man’ mean? Not sure how to use this one? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about it and how we can use this idiom. Are you a “Yes Man?” For all the English students out there who don’t know what a “Yes Man” is, I’ll explain it right here in […]
Meaning of “Cut Your Losses”
What does ‘cut your losses’ mean? Find out here and start using it when you speak English! Hi, I’m Joel. In this video, I’m going to talk about the idiom “to cut one’s losses,” or “to cut your losses.” So, what does this mean?
Meaning of “The Squirts”
What does “the squirts” mean? Not sure how to use this one? It might surprise you… Find out here the meaning! Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m an English tutor, and I promise you, today will not be another boring English lesson. We’re going to talk about some “potty” talk, and discuss some English slang […]
What Does ‘Hold your nose’ Mean?
What does ‘scatterbrain’ mean? Not sure how to use this one? Find out here and start using it when you speak English! In this lesson I’m going to talk about the idiom “to hold your nose.” So, what does that mean? Well, to “hold your nose” is to go like this.
Meaning of “MRS Degree”
In this video, I’m going to talk about the term M-R-S Degree. Have you heard of an M-R-S Degree before? Well, as you know M-R-S is also how you say Mrs., as in a woman who is married. Miss would be a single woman and Mrs. is when she is married.
Meaning of ‘Old College Try’
What does ‘old college try’ mean? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about it meaning and how we can use this idiom. Hi, I’m Joel. In this lesson we’re going to talk about the phrase “to give something the old college try.”
The Meaning of “Flack”
What does ‘flack’ mean? Not sure how to use this one? Get the meaning here! In this lesson, I’m going to talk about “giving someone flack,” or the word “flack” in slang. So, “flack” basically means an attack or heavy criticism on you because of something you did or said.
What Does ‘Wet the Bed’ Mean?
Not sure how to use this one? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about ‘wet the bed’ meaning and how to use it. In this video, I’m going to talk about the idiom “wet the bed.” So, what does “wet the bed” mean?
Get Dressed vs Dress Up
Learn the difference between “get dressed” and “dress up”. Check it out! In this lesson, I’m going to teach you the difference between “to get dressed” and “to dress up.”
What does ‘Silent but Deadly’ Mean?
Tired of boring English? Watch this short video to learn a simple trick about ‘Silent but Deadly’ meaning and how we can use this idiom. Today we’re going to talk about bathroom or “potty” talk. So, have you ever heard the phrase “silent but deadly”? What exactly does that mean? Well, I’m referring to farting […]
Slang Meaning of “Swamped”
A swamp is a type of wet area in nature, but what does “swamped” mean as English slang? Find out here! In this short video, I’m going to talk about the word “swamp” or “swamped.” Now literally as a noun, a “swamp” is a wet area usually in a forest where there is a lot […]
Meaning of ‘Hands Tied’ – English Slang
What does ‘hands tied’ mean in English slang? Not sure how to use this one? Find out in this video! In this lesson, I’m going to talk about the phrase, “My hands are tied.” The idiom is that “your hands are tied.” Imagine they are tied with a rope. If your hands are tied with […]
What is a “Show off”?
Stop showing off! Do you know the meaning? Watch this short video to learn the right answer now! What does it mean to “show off,” or “what is a show off?” Well, I‘ll show you right now. So, to “show off,” this is a phrasal verb, and it means to attract attention to yourself. So, […]
Meaning of “Cherry Picking” – ESL Lesson
What does ‘cherry picking’ mean? Learn what it means here and get example sentences. In this lesson we’re going to talk about the term “cherry picking.” So, cherry picking or to pick cherries could refer to removing the fruit, the cherry fruit, from a tree. Or, it can even mean to carefully select something, pretty […]
Meaning of “A Lot on Your Plate” – English Idioms
In this lesson, we’re going to talk about the idiom “To have a lot on your plate.” Or, some may say, “To have enough on your plate.”