To lose track of time = to forget the time and sometimes be late for something because of it. This is usually because you are so busy or involved in what you are currently doing. Sorry I’m late! I completely lost track of time. You should remind Sally to be punctual,...
The difference between HOUSE and HOME Something that confuses people learning English is the difference between HOUSE and HOME A HOUSE is the BUILDING where the majority of people live. It normally has bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom and a dining room....
To bury the hatchet To bury the hatchet = to resolve a problem and make peace VOCABULARY Bury = to dig a hole in the ground, place something in it and fill it back up with earth Hatchet = a small tool used for cutting down small trees. Examples: After fighting for 3...
MEANING OF “TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE” = To stop pretending something doesn’t exist when another person knows it does; to stop using euphemisms in favor of more honest words. To speak plainly. Spade = a large tool used to dig holes in the ground. Examples of...
I’m over the moon! To be over the moon = to be extremely happy It’s a four-day weekend, and I found money in the street! I’m over the moon right now. I got the job! I’m over the moon! VOCABULARY Moon = the large natural satellite which orbits the earth, most...
To spill the beans = to confess; reveal a secret, to tell the truth, usually accidentally. To Spill (verb) = to cause something to fall out of a container, such as water from a glass Beans (noun) = the kidney-shaped seeds of certain vegetables such as peas To spill...
