What does falling apart mean?
When things fall apart that means the situation is deteriorating or crumbling and not working. An example of this would be if your plumbing, air conditioner, and a window in your house broke all at the same time. Have you ever had things fall apart? Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave [...]
Watch & Learn →What does the idiom “fair and square” mean?
What does the idiom “fair and square” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the video with Andrea below, you can get a better grasp on the definition and how to use the idiom “fair and square”. [...]
Watch & Learn →What does “beat around the bush” mean?
What does the idiom “beat around the bush” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the English video below, you can at least learn the definition of the idiom, beat around the bush. (Example: “I didn’t have [...]
Watch & Learn →What does “at odds” mean?
What does the idiom “at odds” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the English video below, you can at least learn the definition of the idiom, at odds. You have probably been at odds with someone [...]
Watch & Learn →What does the idiom “dough” mean?
What does the idiom “dough” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the English video below, you can at least learn the definition of the idiom, take the words. You may already know what the dough that [...]
Watch & Learn →What does “pass away” mean?
What does the idiom, pass away, mean? Adding words to your vocabulary can be difficult, but by watching the English video below you can at least learn the definition of the idiomatic expression, pass away. Get even more from ESL Basics! Register Now! Was that video helpful? If so (or if not), leave a comment [...]
Watch & Learn →What does it mean to pass the buck?
What does the idiom “pass the buck” mean? Idioms are words or phrases that have a figurative meaning instead of a literal meaning. These can be difficult to learn, but by watching the English video below, you can at least learn the definition of the idiom, pass the buck. Get even more from ESL Basics! [...]
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