If you say something off the top of your head it means that you give an answer to a question from memory or based on the information that you have. It is not necessarily 100% accurate. It is a guess or an estimation. This is a common expression and it will heal you sound more like a native English speaker. Examples: I don't know how much a pizza costs in London but … [Read more...] about English expression: Off the top of your head
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catch forty winks
Take forty winks or catch forty winks means to have a sleep or a nap. Normally for a short time. Some examples would be: - I am a little tired so I am just going to catch forty winks. - 'Where's Dave?' 'He was tired so he's just taking forty winks. He'll be here shortly. There is nothing I like more than to take a nap in the afternoon. I love to take forty … [Read more...] about catch forty winks
English Expression – chalk and cheese
This is another common English expression that we use when two people or things are very different. Meaning - to be very different. Examples : - Bob and John might be identical twins but their personalities are like chalk and cheese. They are very different people. - Barclays and Lloyds are both banks but like chalk and cheese when it comes to customer service. In … [Read more...] about English Expression – chalk and cheese
English expression: Faintest idea
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 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