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
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Across the board
Vocabulary tutorialAcross the board Meaning: affecting everyone or everything in a groupExamples:There was an across-the-board pay rise for senior managers .The minister has announced an across-the-board increase in VAT.Our company is facing across-the-board budget cuts next year. … [Read more...] about Across the board
On a shoestring
Vocabulary tutorial On a shoestring Meaning: to do things on a limited budget.Examples:The credit crunch has forced us to do things on a shoestring.Some companies are able to innovate on a shoestring.Many couples have to live on a shoestring when they first get married. … [Read more...] about On a shoestring
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