Idiom: To pitch a fit Meaning: to act or react with an outburst by shouting or screaming Example: I pitched a fit when I heard how much it would cost me to repair my car.   Learn English Tags: ESL Schools, ethnic, English Institute, intensive english program | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: Lock horns (with someone) Meaning- to argue with someone Example - My brother and I often lock horns over politics.   Learn English Tags: American English, dream, dialect, English institute | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: To talk someone's head off Meaning: to talk too much, sometimes to the point of boring someone. Example: I would like to visit my grandmother more often, but she talks my head off every time I visit her.   Learn English     Tags: American Idioms, English institute, English in USA, immersive english language learning | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: Between a rock and a hard place Meaning: between two undesirable alternatives, between two unsatisfactory choices Example: I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. If I live with a roommate while in school, I won't have any privacy, but if I live by myself, I won't have any money.    Learn English Tags: accent, dialect, dream, English institute, ethnic | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: Right off the bat Meaning- Instantly, immediately Example: I knew right off the bat that Maria and I would be best friends. She is very generous and kind.   Learn English Tags: American Idioms, Atlanta, English blog, English for all, English institute | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: From the word go Meaning- from the very beginning Example: I knew from the word go that Maria and I would be good friends.     Learn English Tags: English blog, English in USA, English institute, English training, ESL Schools | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: A penny for your thoughts Meaning-(I'll give you a penny if you tell me your thoughts) a way to ask someone what he/she is thinking about   Example: A: What do you think about your new classmate Jane? Penny for your thoughts?               B: I think she is very smart and very knowledgeable. Learn English Tags: American English, American Idioms, English blog, English institute | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

Idiom: Call it a day. Meaning- to stop doing something Example:  I have studied all day long for my English test. I think I will call it a day.   Learn English Tags: accent, English in USA, English institute, English training, linguistics, Learn English | Categories:

Idiom: To kiss up to Meaning: to try to gain favor; behave in a way to make people like you.   Example: I don't like when my coworkers kiss up to the boss to get a raise.   Tags: English blog, English for all, English Institute, English training, esl, ethnic | Categories: Twidiom Meanings

They came to Atlanta English Institute from India, Equatorial Guinea, Pakistan, Columbia, France, Brazil, Russia, and Vietnam. They came with goals, dreams and aspirations. And, now they celebrate their progress in English language learning and application. At today's ceremony, we heard moving and interesting testimonies from students Tiffany (France) and Bhumeswara (India). AEI honored 19 students along with fellow students, family members and friends. Each student received a diploma from the school. Congratulations and best wishes on your future success. Tags: learn english, ESL, English institute | Categories: Student Activities