Idioms About Tea

Tea has played a significant role in society, so it's not surprising that we have many English phrases that revolve around the drink.

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 99 English Phrases to say 'I love you'

When you're learning English, you can find a lot of phrases that seem to mean the same thing, but are a little bit different. It can be really hard to know which phrase you should use. A good example is phrases that you use to tell someone that you love them. There are so many different ways; which one should you use?

Why We Say 'Buck Naked' and Other Naked Idioms

“Naked” is one of the oldest words in the English language. There are many phrases related to it, from “the naked truth” to being “buck naked.” “Naked” and the similar term “nude” technically mean the same thing, but “nude” has a positive connotation, while “naked” suggests vulnerability. 

British Culture: What’s New?

British Culture: What’s New?

2020 is a year of huge change in the world. It has changed our ways of working, studying – and also living. But 2020 has also changed our attitudes. What’s important now was perhaps less important before. Take a look at how 2020 has changed British culture! In this post, discover five things that have changed for British people – and five things which have stayed the same.

Ig Nobel science prizes

Awards for really unusual scientific research! Ig Nobel science prizes 

The world of science is really serious, right? Yes, of course. I mean, science can help us solve a lot of the world’s problems: disease, hunger, environmental pollution… But scientific topics aren’t always so “important”.

The Bigger the Ring, the Shorter the Marriage

If you’re going to propose in the near future, don’t worry if you can’t afford a massive engagement ring. A recent study suggests that the bigger the ring is, the shorter the marriage will be.

Picasso’s Mistress

£28 Million for Picasso’s Mistress- Read, listen and learn a little English!

 

Pablo Picasso’s portrait of his mistress Marie Thérèse Walter has been sold for 28 million pounds at a London auction. It depicts her in bright colours, sitting near a window.  When the couple met, she was just 17, while he was 45 and married to another woman.  Their love story was kept hidden at first but

Learn legal vocabulary

Learn legal English vocabulary – 7 useful words!

In the USA, there are lots of really unusual dumb (silly) laws. Some of them were written many years ago, but they’re still enforceable – which means the police could arrest you for them. 

Why Was Z Removed From The Alphabet

Why Was Z Removed From The Alphabet (And Then Put Back)?

Poor lonely Z finishes up the alphabet at number 26. But, that’s not the only insult this lonely letter suffers!Z’s history includes a time when it was so infrequently used that it was removed from the alphabet altogether.

Two-Headed God Behind January's Name

Where Does The Name “January” Come From?

If you were asked to pick which month is most often associated with deep reflection, you’d probably choose January.

The Word Stories Behind The “Twelve Days Of Christmas” Gifts

partridge in a pear tree

The likelihood of finding a partridge in a pear tree is slim, and not just because partridges aren't big fruit eaters. Partridges are ground-nesting birds, preferring to avoid soaring journeys and high perches. The word ultimately comes to us from perdix, the Greek word for the bird. This word is thought to be based on a verb meaning "to break wind" ... apparently referring to the sound of the bird’s wings as it flies off.

Ever Wonder Why We Call It Fall? 🍁

Fall Once Had A Different Name

We may now call it fall, but once upon a time, the season that comes after summer but before winter was referred to simply as harvest.

A cool trick for memorizing sentences

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Someone recently told me about a cool trick for memorizing things.

Words To Know For High School

Football games. Band practice. Cramming for tests while still trying to get eight hours of sleep.

High school can be overwhelming. On top of it all, there's also whole new set of lingo you have to learn. There's the alphabet soup of AP, IB, and MLA. There's the tongue twister: extracurriculars.

But, don't worry: We've got you covered. Whether you are an incoming freshman, a parent of a student, or teacher or tutor trying to teach some life skills, here is a handy guide to some essential words for a successful high school career.

Why Do We Call Coffee ‘a Cup of Joe’?

What’s the origin of the word "coffee"? And why do we call coffee "a cup of joe"?  September 29 is National Coffee Day. So raise your mug and take a sip because today we’re looking at some of the weird words we use to talk about coffee.

How “Burnout” Went From A Casual Expression To A Weighted Word

Most of us are familiar with the concept of being burned out. It’s that feeling you get when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, and simply don’t have any more energy to devote to a given task, activity, … or career.

15 New And Unique Ways to Say “Congratulations”

Congratulations!

Joyful times go hand in hand with congratulations. When addressing graduates, newlyweds, or anyone with good news, a hearty “Congratulations!” is in order.

Surprisingly Serendipitous Words Of The Day

The Most Surprisingly Serendipitous Words Of The Day

When Did “Fat” Become An Insult?

The word fat holds a complicated place in our society. As an adjective, it joins words like tall, hairy, fluffy, or bright.But, unlike those descriptors, fat isn’t neutral. It’s so often framed as a negative—and used as an insult. However, the body positivity movement, fat activism, and popular books and television shows centered on fat characters are proving that narrative is wearing thin.

15 ways to say "Goodbye" in English

English speakers like a lot of variety in their everyday language. We have lots of different expressions for saying simple things. This article does the same for different ways to say "goodbye".