Idiom "The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese"

Idiom "castles in the sky"

Set phrases with prepositions

Why do we say 'go ON a diet'? Or 'be IN a hurry'? Unfortunately, there's usually no good explanation! But the phrases don't change, so once you know them, you can be sure you're correct. 

Idiom "come close to blows"

Native English Phrases

There are some phrases in every language that tell you ALL you need to know about the culture! Here are some which can help you understand British English speakers. They all describe different characteristics.

Idiom "collect dust"

Idiom "collect (one's) wits"