Idiom: To nail something
Meaning: to perform, to do something flawlessly
Example:
A: How did you do on your English test?
B: I studied so hard for that test. I think I nailed it.
Learn English
Tags: Columbia, English School, ESL Schools, immersive english language learning |
Categories: Twidiom Meanings
Idiom: To catch one's drift
Meaning: to understand what he/she is saying
Example: Student: Teacher, I can't understand if there is any differences between alligators and crocodiles?
Teacher: There are a lot of diferences between these two reptiles. For example, crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators. Unlike crocodiles who prefer saltwater, alligators like fresh water. Do you catch my drift?
Learn English
Tags: English blog, English for all, English School, ESL, Idioms |
Categories: Twidiom Meanings
Idiom: The time is ripe
Meanining- the right time to do something
Example: I will tell my mother about my plan to go to US to learn English when the
time is ripe.
Term used by Shakespeare in Henry IV (1:3)- "Than I by letters shall direct your course.
When time is ripe"
Learn English
Tags: ESL, English School, Atlanta |
Categories: Twidiom Meanings
Idiom: Get a kick out of (something)
Meaning- to enjoy, to find delight in (something)
Student A: Have you seen this new movie, Red Tails? Movie Trailer
Student B: I watched it last week with my brother. I got a kick out of it.
Learn English
Tags: ESL, English School, American Idioms |
Categories: Twidiom Meanings