Improve your vocabulary with our brief audio lessons. This one is about the expression, or saying faintest idea. The meaning of this expression is: To not know anything at all about something. You have no idea what someone is talking about. Examples: 'Do you know where John buys his clothes?' 'I haven't got the faintest idea.' I haven't got the faintest … [Read more...] about English expression: Faintest idea
English expressions
English expression – get on your nerves
If something gets on your nerves means that something annoys, bothers or irritates you. Sometimes, people say and do things that can really annoy you. We all know someone that annoys us. You know, that person who is always talking and will never be quiet. Things like noises can also annoy us and after a while they can become a little frustrating. Barking dogs, … [Read more...] about English expression – get on your nerves
English expression – Hit rock bottom
This is a common expression we use in English to mean that someone is at a bad point in their life. The Definition is: To reach the lowest point, or level. Or, to be in a really bad situation. Examples: Last year I lost my job, my house, and my wife left me. I really hit rock bottom. The company has hit rock bottom. The only thing left to do is close. Basically, … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit rock bottom
English expression – keep under wraps
If you keep something under wraps you keep it a secret, or concealed from someone. In other words, you keep it to yourself. You don't want other people to know about something important. Another similar expression is to keep your mouth shut. It is a common English expression and you should try to use it when you speak English. Examples Man: Have you heard the … [Read more...] about English expression – keep under wraps
English expression – Kick the bucket
If someone kicks the bucket they die, or pass away. It is an informal expression but is used quite frequently in English. Be careful when you use this expression as it is quite informal. Use it to talk about people you don't know. Don't use this expression to talk about a death if someone is upset or grieving. Examples: Did you hear about old Mr Jones? He … [Read more...] about English expression – Kick the bucket