October 28, 2015February 26, 2020Popular Expression

The Writing On the Wall

The Writing On the Wall = the likelihood something bad will happen Ex: The company should have seen “the writing on the […]

October 28, 2015February 20, 2019Phrasal Verbs

Give Me a Break

Give Me a Break!   = 3 meanings:   1) stop it, that is enough,  stop bothering me 2) I don’t believe […]

October 28, 2015January 28, 2024Popular Expression

Don’t Get Me Wrong

“Don’t Get Me Wrong” = don’t misinterpret what I’m saying, don’t misunderstand what I’m trying to say Ex: “Don’t get me wrong,” […]

October 22, 2015October 23, 2015Podcast

Ask Evil #15

Guest: Yumi     On this episode, Yumi and I chat about English as well as the following: Dope Gee Pissed off […]

October 21, 2015January 28, 2024Popular Expression

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree = a child is similar to their parents *It is similar to phrases “Like […]

September 25, 2015February 19, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Go On

Go On (phrasal verb) = 1) continue Ex:  I’m sorry for interrupting our conversation, please “go on” with what you were talking […]

September 24, 2015January 27, 2024Phrasal Verbs

Hit the Jackpot

Hit the Jackpot   Figurative meaning = to be exactly right, to find exactly what you were looking for Literal meaning = […]

September 23, 2015February 7, 2023Popular Expression

Bear In Mind

Bear In Mind = suggesting someone to remember something   *“Bear in mind” is the same meaning as “keep in mind.” Ex: […]

September 16, 2015March 6, 2024Popular Expression

Deal With It

Deal With It = a demand to solve a challenge or endure a situation *“Deal with it” is often used to annoy […]

September 15, 2015February 26, 2020Culture and Gestures

Black Eye

Black Eye = bruise around the eye