This is common expression we use in English when two people get married.It's an informal expression.The expression to Tie the knot = to get married.You will quite often hear people talking about their friends who have recently tied the knot.Maybe it was family member that recently married.Examples:Bill and Sara tied the knot last Saturday. I know … [Read more...] about Tie the knot – English expression of the day
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English expression – Hit the sack
This is a common English expression that we use in English when we want to go to bed and sleep.Normally because we are tired or it is just time to go to bed.The meaning of this expression is: to go to bed.Examples:I hit the sack early last night so today I have a lot of energy. I need it because there are many things to do. Ok kids it is late. Time to hit … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit the sack
Nip something in the bud
Meaning: to put an end to a problem before it becomes more seriousExample - The government has a problem with tax evasion so they have started a policy to nip the problem in the bud.Here's another lesson to help you improve your English.And please take a look at my courses on curious.com … [Read more...] about Nip something in the bud
English expression: Sell like hotcakes
Sell like hotcakes means to sell very quickly. To be very popular. The items don't last very long on sale.Be people the products really quickly because they are so popular.It is an expression we use frequently in English in informal conversation.Examples:Belen's new book is selling like hotcakes. The band's last CD sold like hotcakes. You had better to the … [Read more...] about English expression: Sell like hotcakes
English expression – To shoot the breeze
I love to shoot the breeze with my friends and family. It's one of my favourite hobbies.Shoot the breeze means to chat with someone in a casual manner with no real objective.Examples:I didn't do much yesterday. Just shot the breeze with Sam.Jack loves shooting the breeze with friends at the weekend.If fact, we all love to have a chat with friends. I try … [Read more...] about English expression – To shoot the breeze