a really original take on the story

You went to see a performance of a Shakespeare play at a theater with your friend. This performance was different that other performances you have seen in the past, but you liked it. After watching the play, you say this while discussing it with your friend.

I thought it was a really original take on the story.

Common idiomatic expressions

Here is a list of common idiomatic expressions in English.

Eat humble pie

To eat humble pie is to apologize humbly.

Better safe than sorry

You just got a bicycle. You're trying to decide whether to buy a helmet to wear when you ride it. You think this to yourself. Better safe than sorry.

How to Start a Conversation

Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation. Learn these expressions for starting a conversation in English in any situation – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts! 

All about Cats

Cats are the most  popular  pets among  Americans.  So it is not surprising that there  are many  expressions about cats. Some cats  like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud  or satisfied with himself, we say he “looks  like the cat that ate the canary.” 

Collocations with FOOD

behind the scenes

You've organized a professional conference. You're giving an opening speech. You want to thank the people who helped you, so you start by talking about how hard those people worked.

An unbelievable amount of work went on behind the scenes to make this happen.