English Slang https://www.english-slang.com/eng/ English-slang.com - free online English idioms dictionary. Learn and study English idioms and slang with explanations and examples. Join us on telegram: https://t.me/enjoy_learning_english_en en-us Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:06:25 +0300 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:06:25 +0300 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/ root@sky-net-eye.com (noreply) root@sky-net-eye.com (noreply) English Slang https://www.english-slang.com/images/logo_en.png https://www.english-slang.com/eng/ noEnglish-slang.com - free online English idioms dictionary. Learn and study English idioms and slang with explanations and examples. Join us on telegram: https://t.me/enjoy_learning_english_enroot@sky-net-eye.com black and white https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/670-black-and-white https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_b/670-black-and-white English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
black and white  {n. phr.}
1. Print or writing; words on paper, not spoken; exact written or printed form.
He insisted on having the agreement down in black and white.
Mrs. Jones would not believe the news, so Mr. Jones showed her the article in the newspaper and said, "There it is in black and white."
2. The different shades of black and white of a simple picture, rather than other colors.
He showed us snapshots in black and white.
Categories: noun

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl black and white  {n. phr.} 1. Print or writing; words on paper, not spoken; exact written or printed form. He insisted on having the agreement down in black and white. Mrs. Jones would not believe the news, so Mr. Jones showed her the article in the newspaper and said, "There it is in black and white." 2. The different shades of black and white of a simple picture, rather than other colors. He showed us snapshots in black and white. Categories: noun#English #noun #Idioms #esl black and white  {n. phr.} 1. Print or writing; words on paper, not spoken; exact written or printed form. He insisted on having the agreement down in black and white. Mrs. Jones would not believe the news, so Mr. Jones showed her the article in the newspaper and said, "There it is in black and white." 2. The different shades of black and white of a simple picture, rather than other colors. He showed us snapshots in black and white. Categories: noun Ed Howe https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/h/aphorism-2987 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/h/aphorism-2987 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1853—1937)
When you can't do anything else to a boy, you can make him wash his face.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 go down the tubes https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/down-the-tubes https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/more_expressions/down-the-tubes English Slang #English
go down the tubes  {v. phr.}  {informal}
To transit to a state of failure or ruin.
The whole scheme is likely to go down the tubes.
Categories: informal verb

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English go down the tubes  {v. phr.}  {informal} To transit to a state of failure or ruin. The whole scheme is likely to go down the tubes. Categories: informal verb#English go down the tubes  {v. phr.}  {informal} To transit to a state of failure or ruin. The whole scheme is likely to go down the tubes. Categories: informal verb Open-Collar Workers https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/business-slang/Open-Collar-Workers https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/business-slang/Open-Collar-Workers English Slang #English #slang
Open-Collar Workers
People who work at home or telecommute.
Categories: slang
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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #slang Open-Collar Workers People who work at home or telecommute. Categories: slang *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons!#English #slang Open-Collar Workers People who work at home or telecommute. Categories: slang *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! take out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/7936-take-out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/7936-take-out English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
take out  {v. phr.}
1. To ask for and fill in.
Mary and John took out a marriage license.
2. To begin to run.
When the window broke, the boys took out in all directions.
When the wind blew the man's hat off, Charlie took out after it.
See: TAKE IT OUT ON.
Categories: verb

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl take out  {v. phr.} 1. To ask for and fill in. Mary and John took out a marriage license. 2. To begin to run. When the window broke, the boys took out in all directions. When the wind blew the man's hat off, Charlie took out after it. See: TAKE IT OUT ON. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl take out  {v. phr.} 1. To ask for and fill in. Mary and John took out a marriage license. 2. To begin to run. When the window broke, the boys took out in all directions. When the wind blew the man's hat off, Charlie took out after it. See: TAKE IT OUT ON. Categories: verb 404 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/business-slang/404 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/business-slang/404 English Slang #English #slang
404
Someone who is clueless. From the Web error message, "404 Not Found," which means the document requested couldn't be located.
"Don't bother asking John. He's 404."
Categories: slang

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #slang 404 Someone who is clueless. From the Web error message, "404 Not Found," which means the document requested couldn't be located. "Don't bother asking John. He's 404." Categories: slang#English #slang 404 Someone who is clueless. From the Web error message, "404 Not Found," which means the document requested couldn't be located. "Don't bother asking John. He's 404." Categories: slang Daniel L. Reardon https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-3966 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-3966 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 get out of https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/2822-get-out-of https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/2822-get-out-of English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
get out of  {v. phr.}
1. To be excused from; avoid.
He got out of jury duty because of his illness.
2. To gain from; extract from.
Tom complained that he didn't get anything out of the course on #grammar.
Categories: verb

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl get out of  {v. phr.} 1. To be excused from; avoid. He got out of jury duty because of his illness. 2. To gain from; extract from. Tom complained that he didn't get anything out of the course on #grammar. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl get out of  {v. phr.} 1. To be excused from; avoid. He got out of jury duty because of his illness. 2. To gain from; extract from. Tom complained that he didn't get anything out of the course on #grammar. Categories: verb old hat https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5594-old-hat https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5594-old-hat English Slang #English #informal #adjective #Idioms #esl
old hat  {adj.},  {informal}
Old-fashioned; not new or different.
By now, putting satellites in orbit is old hat to space scientists.
Andrea thought her mother's ideas about dating were old hat.
Categories: adjective informal

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #adjective #Idioms #esl old hat  {adj.},  {informal} Old-fashioned; not new or different. By now, putting satellites in orbit is old hat to space scientists. Andrea thought her mother's ideas about dating were old hat. Categories: adjective informal Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #adjective #Idioms #esl old hat  {adj.},  {informal} Old-fashioned; not new or different. By now, putting satellites in orbit is old hat to space scientists. Andrea thought her mother's ideas about dating were old hat. Categories: adjective informal Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English santiago https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/santiago https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/santiago English Slang #English #flashcards
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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #flashcards Reading / Flashcard learning set.Learn / refresh your knowledge against the set, then examine yourself by running flashcard test!Begin test by definitions or by descriptions.Set contains the following items: --- and ---#English #flashcards Reading / Flashcard learning set.Learn / refresh your knowledge against the set, then examine yourself by running flashcard test!Begin test by definitions or by descriptions.Set contains the following items: --- and --- Arthur "Bugs" Baer https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-4396 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/b/aphorism-4396 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1876—1969)
U.S. humorist
Remember, if you can get along with one woman, you can get along with more.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 draw a blank https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_d/1935-draw-a-blank https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_d/1935-draw-a-blank English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
draw a blank  {v. phr.},  {informal}
1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result.
I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones.
2. To fail to remember something.
I am trying to think of the name but I keep drawing a blank.
3. To be consistently unsuccessful at doing something.
I keep trying to pass that math exam but each time I try it I draw a blank.
Categories: informal time verb

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl draw a blank  {v. phr.},  {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones. 2. To fail to remember something. I am trying to think of the name but I keep drawing a blank. 3. To be consistently unsuccessful at doing something. I keep trying to pass that math exam but each time I try it I draw a blank. Categories: informal time verb#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl draw a blank  {v. phr.},  {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones. 2. To fail to remember something. I am trying to think of the name but I keep drawing a blank. 3. To be consistently unsuccessful at doing something. I keep trying to pass that math exam but each time I try it I draw a blank. Categories: informal time verb plan on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6190-plan-on https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6190-plan-on English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
plan on  {v.}
1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with a verbal noun.
I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework.
Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game.
Syn.: FIGURE ON.
2. To think you will do or have; be sure about; expect.
I'm hoping to go away for the weekend, but I'm not planning on it.
We can't order the food for the party until we know how many people to plan on.
We planned on Mary for the decorations, but she is sick.
Categories: verb

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl plan on  {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with a verbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about; expect. I'm hoping to go away for the weekend, but I'm not planning on it. We can't order the food for the party until we know how many people to plan on. We planned on Mary for the decorations, but she is sick. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl plan on  {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with a verbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about; expect. I'm hoping to go away for the weekend, but I'm not planning on it. We can't order the food for the party until we know how many people to plan on. We planned on Mary for the decorations, but she is sick. Categories: verb John Kenneth Galbraith https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/g/aphorism-3383 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/g/aphorism-3383 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1908--)
U.S. economist
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]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:03 +0300 skin https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7263-skin https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7263-skin English Slang #English #Idioms #esl
skin
See:
BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH,
GET UNDER ONE'S SKIN,
JUMP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN,
KEEP ONE'S EYES PEELED or KEEP ONE'S EYES SKINNED,
SAVE ONE'S NECK or SAVE ONE'S SKIN,
WITH A WHOLE SKIN or IN A WHOLE SKIN.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #Idioms #esl skin See: BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH, GET UNDER ONE'S SKIN, JUMP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN, KEEP ONE'S EYES PEELED or KEEP ONE'S EYES SKINNED, SAVE ONE'S NECK or SAVE ONE'S SKIN, WITH A WHOLE SKIN or IN A WHOLE SKIN.#English #Idioms #esl skin See: BY THE SKIN OF ONE'S TEETH, GET UNDER ONE'S SKIN, JUMP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN, KEEP ONE'S EYES PEELED or KEEP ONE'S EYES SKINNED, SAVE ONE'S NECK or SAVE ONE'S SKIN, WITH A WHOLE SKIN or IN A WHOLE SKIN. stir up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7638-stir-up https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7638-stir-up English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
stir up  {v.}
1. To bring (something) into being, often by great exertion or activity; cause.
It was a quiet afternoon, and John tried to stir up some excitement.
Bob stirred up a fight between Tom and Bill.
Compare: WHIP UP (2).
2. To cause (someone) to act; incite to action or movement; rouse.
The coach's pep talk stirred up the team to win.
When Mary heard what Betty said about her, she became stirred up.
Categories: verb

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl stir up  {v.} 1. To bring (something) into being, often by great exertion or activity; cause. It was a quiet afternoon, and John tried to stir up some excitement. Bob stirred up a fight between Tom and Bill. Compare: WHIP UP (2). 2. To cause (someone) to act; incite to action or movement; rouse. The coach's pep talk stirred up the team to win. When Mary heard what Betty said about her, she became stirred up. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl stir up  {v.} 1. To bring (something) into being, often by great exertion or activity; cause. It was a quiet afternoon, and John tried to stir up some excitement. Bob stirred up a fight between Tom and Bill. Compare: WHIP UP (2). 2. To cause (someone) to act; incite to action or movement; rouse. The coach's pep talk stirred up the team to win. When Mary heard what Betty said about her, she became stirred up. Categories: verb The Translation Workplace https://www.english-slang.com/eng/esl/proz-site https://www.english-slang.com/eng/esl/proz-site English Slang #English
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]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:03 +0300 call out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1073-call-out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1073-call-out English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
call out  {v. phr.}
1. To shout; speak loudly.
My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it.
2. To summon someone.
If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard.
Categories: call verb

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl call out  {v. phr.} 1. To shout; speak loudly. My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it. 2. To summon someone. If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard. Categories: call verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl call out  {v. phr.} 1. To shout; speak loudly. My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it. 2. To summon someone. If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard. Categories: call verb tide over https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8233-tide-over https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8233-tide-over English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
tide over  {v.}
To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in bad times or in trouble.
He was out of work last winter but he had saved enough money to tide him over until spring.
An ice cream cone in the afternoon tided her over until supper.
Compare: SEE THROUGH.
Categories: verb
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]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl tide over  {v.} To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in bad times or in trouble. He was out of work last winter but he had saved enough money to tide him over until spring. An ice cream cone in the afternoon tided her over until supper. Compare: SEE THROUGH. Categories: verb *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons!#English #verb #Idioms #esl tide over  {v.} To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in bad times or in trouble. He was out of work last winter but he had saved enough money to tide him over until spring. An ice cream cone in the afternoon tided her over until supper. Compare: SEE THROUGH. Categories: verb *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! Idioms to Learn Today https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_22-4-2013 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_22-4-2013 English Slang #English #flashcards
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  • play ball
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  • put up
  • pick-me-up
  • on the house
  • lady of the house
  • drop back

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #flashcards Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following items: play ball get the ax refine on ahead of the game if it's not one thing it's another put up pick-me-up on the house lady of the house drop back#English #flashcards Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following items: play ball get the ax refine on ahead of the game if it's not one thing it's another put up pick-me-up on the house lady of the house drop back out cold https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5849-out-cold https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5849-out-cold English Slang #English #informal #adjective #adverb #Idioms #esl
out cold  {adv.} or  {adj.},  {informal}
Unconscious; in a faint.
The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for ten minutes.
They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she was out cold.
Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT (2). Compare: PASS OUT.
Categories: adjective adverb informal
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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #adjective #adverb #Idioms #esl out cold  {adv.} or  {adj.},  {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for ten minutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she was out cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT (2). Compare: PASS OUT. Categories: adjective adverb informal *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons!#English #informal #adjective #adverb #Idioms #esl out cold  {adv.} or  {adj.},  {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for ten minutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she was out cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT (2). Compare: PASS OUT. Categories: adjective adverb informal *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! this is how the cookie crumbles https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8158-this-is-how-the-cookie-crumbles https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8158-this-is-how-the-cookie-crumbles English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
this is how the cookie crumbles or that's how the cookie crumbles  {v. phr.},  {informal}
That's how things are; that's life.
It's too bad about John and Mary getting divorced, but then that's how the cookie crumbles.
Categories: informal verb

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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl this is how the cookie crumbles or that's how the cookie crumbles  {v. phr.},  {informal} That's how things are; that's life. It's too bad about John and Mary getting divorced, but then that's how the cookie crumbles. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl this is how the cookie crumbles or that's how the cookie crumbles  {v. phr.},  {informal} That's how things are; that's life. It's too bad about John and Mary getting divorced, but then that's how the cookie crumbles. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Mark Twain https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-2707 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-2707 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1835—1910)
Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1835—1910) Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1835—1910) Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. Pronunciation Difficulties https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/1-pronunciation https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/1-pronunciation English Slang #English #englishlessons #pronunciation

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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 shove down one's throat https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7151-shove-down-ones-throat https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7151-shove-down-ones-throat English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
shove down one's throat or ram down one's throat  {v. phr.},  {informal}
To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.)
We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats.
The president was against the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat.
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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl shove down one's throat or ram down one's throat  {v. phr.},  {informal} To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.) We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats. The president was against the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl shove down one's throat or ram down one's throat  {v. phr.},  {informal} To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.) We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats. The president was against the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English That's about the size of it! https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8082-Thats-about-the-size-of-it- https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8082-Thats-about-the-size-of-it- English Slang #English #Idioms #esl
That's about the size of it!
Informal way to say, "What you said is true; the rumor or the news is true."
"I am told you're leaving our firm for Japan," Fred said to Tom. "That's about the size of it," Tom replied with a grin.
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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #Idioms #esl That's about the size of it! Informal way to say, "What you said is true; the rumor or the news is true." "I am told you're leaving our firm for Japan," Fred said to Tom. "That's about the size of it," Tom replied with a grin. Categories: informal Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #Idioms #esl That's about the size of it! Informal way to say, "What you said is true; the rumor or the news is true." "I am told you're leaving our firm for Japan," Fred said to Tom. "That's about the size of it," Tom replied with a grin. Categories: informal Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English English for Children https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/english-for-children https://www.english-slang.com/eng/online-lessons/english-for-children English Slang #English #englishlessons
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]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 mixed bag https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5232-mixed-bag https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5232-mixed-bag English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
mixed bag  {n. phr.}
A varied set of people, ideas, objects, or circumstances, including both the good and the bad.
This report is a mixed bag of opinions.
There was a mixed bag of people at the press conference.
Categories: noun

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl mixed bag  {n. phr.} A varied set of people, ideas, objects, or circumstances, including both the good and the bad. This report is a mixed bag of opinions. There was a mixed bag of people at the press conference. Categories: noun#English #noun #Idioms #esl mixed bag  {n. phr.} A varied set of people, ideas, objects, or circumstances, including both the good and the bad. This report is a mixed bag of opinions. There was a mixed bag of people at the press conference. Categories: noun short and sweet https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7127-short-and-sweet https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_s/7127-short-and-sweet English Slang #English #adjective #Idioms #esl
short and sweet  {adj.}
Brief and to the point.
Henry's note to his father was short and sweet. He wrote, "Dear Dad, please send me $5. Love, Henry."
Categories: adjective love

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #adjective #Idioms #esl short and sweet  {adj.} Brief and to the point. Henry's note to his father was short and sweet. He wrote, "Dear Dad, please send me $5. Love, Henry." Categories: adjective love#English #adjective #Idioms #esl short and sweet  {adj.} Brief and to the point. Henry's note to his father was short and sweet. He wrote, "Dear Dad, please send me $5. Love, Henry." Categories: adjective love Sir Boyle Roche https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-4104 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-4104 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1743—1807), Irish politician
The progress of the times...such that little children, who can neither walk nor talk, may be seen cursing their Maker!

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]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 George Carlin https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/c/aphorism-4147 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/c/aphorism-4147 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1937--2008)
U.S. comedian
If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1937--2008) U.S. comedian If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten.#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1937--2008) U.S. comedian If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten. VWEG https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/439-VWEG https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/439-VWEG English Slang #English #slang
VWEG
"Very wicked evil grin". See "G"
Categories: slang
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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #slang VWEG "Very wicked evil grin". See "G" Categories: slang *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons!#English #slang VWEG "Very wicked evil grin". See "G" Categories: slang *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! kick off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4417-kick-off https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4417-kick-off English Slang #English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
kick off  {v. phr.}
1. To make the kick that begins a football game.
John kicked off and the football game started.
2.  {informal}
To begin; launch; start.
The candidate kicked off his campaign with a speech on television.
The fund raising drive was kicked off with a theater party.
3.  {slang}
To die.
Mr. Jones was almost ninety years old when he kicked off.
Syn.: KICK THE BUCKET.
Categories: death football informal slang verb

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl kick off  {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins a football game. John kicked off and the football game started. 2.  {informal} To begin; launch; start. The candidate kicked off his campaign with a speech on television. The fund raising drive was kicked off with a theater party. 3.  {slang} To die. Mr. Jones was almost ninety years old when he kicked off. Syn.: KICK THE BUCKET. Categories: death football informal slang verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #slang #informal #verb #Idioms #esl kick off  {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins a football game. John kicked off and the football game started. 2.  {informal} To begin; launch; start. The candidate kicked off his campaign with a speech on television. The fund raising drive was kicked off with a theater party. 3.  {slang} To die. Mr. Jones was almost ninety years old when he kicked off. Syn.: KICK THE BUCKET. Categories: death football informal slang verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English nervous prostration https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5338-nervous-prostration https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_n/5338-nervous-prostration English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
nervous prostration  {n.}
An illness of the mind that makes you feel very tired, worried, and bored, and that often causes headaches, upset stomach, and other sickness.
Aunt Jane said that taking care of us children all day was enough to give any woman nervous prostration.
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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl nervous prostration  {n.} An illness of the mind that makes you feel very tired, worried, and bored, and that often causes headaches, upset stomach, and other sickness. Aunt Jane said that taking care of us children all day was enough to give any woman nervous prostration. Categories: noun Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #noun #Idioms #esl nervous prostration  {n.} An illness of the mind that makes you feel very tired, worried, and bored, and that often causes headaches, upset stomach, and other sickness. Aunt Jane said that taking care of us children all day was enough to give any woman nervous prostration. Categories: noun Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English ear to the ground https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_e/2039-ear-to-the-ground https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_e/2039-ear-to-the-ground English Slang #English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl
ear to the ground  {n. phr.},  {informal}
Attention directed to the way things are going, or seem likely to go, or to the way people feel and think.
The city manager kept an ear to the ground for a while before deciding to raise the city employees' pay.
Reporters keep an ear to the ground so as to know as soon as possible what will happen.
Categories: informal noun

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl ear to the ground  {n. phr.},  {informal} Attention directed to the way things are going, or seem likely to go, or to the way people feel and think. The city manager kept an ear to the ground for a while before deciding to raise the city employees' pay. Reporters keep an ear to the ground so as to know as soon as possible what will happen. Categories: informal noun#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl ear to the ground  {n. phr.},  {informal} Attention directed to the way things are going, or seem likely to go, or to the way people feel and think. The city manager kept an ear to the ground for a while before deciding to raise the city employees' pay. Reporters keep an ear to the ground so as to know as soon as possible what will happen. Categories: informal noun Idioms to Learn Today https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_18-2-2013 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_18-2-2013 English Slang #English #flashcards
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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #flashcards Learn/refresh your knowledge against this set! Then check yourself by running flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions. *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #flashcards Learn/refresh your knowledge against this set! Then check yourself by running flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions. *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets, run flashcards, use them during your lessons! Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Margaret Thatcher https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-4036 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/t/aphorism-4036 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
British prime minister.
In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings British prime minister. In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #quoteoftheday #sayings British prime minister. In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English put oneself in another's place https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6427-put-oneself-in-anothers-place https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6427-put-oneself-in-anothers-place English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
put oneself in another's place or put oneself in another's shoes  {v. phr.}
To understand another person's feeling imaginatively; try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter into his trouble.
It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but I tried to put myself in his place.
If you will put yourself in the customer's shoes you may realize why the thing isn't selling.
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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl put oneself in another's place or put oneself in another's shoes  {v. phr.} To understand another person's feeling imaginatively; try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter into his trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but I tried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in the customer's shoes you may realize why the thing isn't selling. Categories: feelings verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #verb #Idioms #esl put oneself in another's place or put oneself in another's shoes  {v. phr.} To understand another person's feeling imaginatively; try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter into his trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but I tried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in the customer's shoes you may realize why the thing isn't selling. Categories: feelings verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Idioms to Learn Today https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_12-1-2013 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Learn_on_12-1-2013 English Slang #English #flashcards
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U.S. president
Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 lady-killer https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4498-lady-killer https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4498-lady-killer English Slang #English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl
lady-killer  {n.},  {informal}
1. Any man who has strong sex appeal toward women.
Joe is a regular lady-killer.
2. A man who relentlessly pursues amorous conquests, is successful at it, and then abandons his heartbroken victims.
The legendary Don Juan of Spain is the most famous lady-killer of recorded history.
Compare: LADY'S MAN.
Categories: informal noun sex

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl lady-killer  {n.},  {informal} 1. Any man who has strong sex appeal toward women. Joe is a regular lady-killer. 2. A man who relentlessly pursues amorous conquests, is successful at it, and then abandons his heartbroken victims. The legendary Don Juan of Spain is the most famous lady-killer of recorded history. Compare: LADY'S MAN. Categories: informal noun sex#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl lady-killer  {n.},  {informal} 1. Any man who has strong sex appeal toward women. Joe is a regular lady-killer. 2. A man who relentlessly pursues amorous conquests, is successful at it, and then abandons his heartbroken victims. The legendary Don Juan of Spain is the most famous lady-killer of recorded history. Compare: LADY'S MAN. Categories: informal noun sex pin money https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6158-pin-money https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6158-pin-money English Slang #English #noun #Idioms #esl
pin money  {n. phr.}
Extra money used for incidentals.
She has a regular full-time job but she earns extra pin money by doing a lot of baby-sitting.
Categories: money noun time

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #noun #Idioms #esl pin money  {n. phr.} Extra money used for incidentals. She has a regular full-time job but she earns extra pin money by doing a lot of baby-sitting. Categories: money noun time#English #noun #Idioms #esl pin money  {n. phr.} Extra money used for incidentals. She has a regular full-time job but she earns extra pin money by doing a lot of baby-sitting. Categories: money noun time Holbrook Jackson https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-3678 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/j/aphorism-3678 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
(1874—1948)
English writercritic
Why did Nature create Man? Was it to show that she is big enough to make mistakes, or was it pure ignorance?

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 make one's blood boil https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5057-make-ones-blood-boil https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_m/5057-make-ones-blood-boil English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
make one's blood boil or make the blood boil  {v. phr.},  {informal}
To make someone very angry.
When someone calls me a liar it makes my blood boil.
It made Mary's blood boil to see the children make fun of the crippled girl.
Compare: BOILING POINT.
Categories: informal verb

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]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl make one's blood boil or make the blood boil  {v. phr.},  {informal} To make someone very angry. When someone calls me a liar it makes my blood boil. It made Mary's blood boil to see the children make fun of the crippled girl. Compare: BOILING POINT. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl make one's blood boil or make the blood boil  {v. phr.},  {informal} To make someone very angry. When someone calls me a liar it makes my blood boil. It made Mary's blood boil to see the children make fun of the crippled girl. Compare: BOILING POINT. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English rustproof https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_r/6809-rustproof https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_r/6809-rustproof English Slang #English #adjective #Idioms #esl
rustproof  {adj.}
Free from rusting or corrosion; permeated with anti-rust chemical agents.
My new watch is rustproof and waterproof and I can wear it while swimming or taking a shower.
Categories: adjective

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]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #adjective #Idioms #esl rustproof  {adj.} Free from rusting or corrosion; permeated with anti-rust chemical agents. My new watch is rustproof and waterproof and I can wear it while swimming or taking a shower. Categories: adjective Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #adjective #Idioms #esl rustproof  {adj.} Free from rusting or corrosion; permeated with anti-rust chemical agents. My new watch is rustproof and waterproof and I can wear it while swimming or taking a shower. Categories: adjective Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Idioms with hang to learn https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Idioms_with_hang_to_learn https://www.english-slang.com/eng/-set-/Idioms_with_hang_to_learn English Slang #English #flashcards
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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #flashcards Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following items: hang up hang-up hang around hang it hang ten hang together hang on hang back go hang give a hang#English #flashcards Flashcard learning set.Check yourself now!Try flashcard test by definitions or by descriptions.Set includes the following items: hang up hang-up hang around hang it hang ten hang together hang on hang back go hang give a hang OXO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/316-OXO https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/316-OXO English Slang #English #slang
OXO
Norwegian/Danish shortening of the word "også", which translates to "too" or "also"
Categories: slang

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:02 +0300 no#English #slang OXO Norwegian/Danish shortening of the word "også", which translates to "too" or "also" Categories: slang#English #slang OXO Norwegian/Danish shortening of the word "også", which translates to "too" or "also" Categories: slang cue in https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1633-cue-in https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1633-cue-in English Slang #English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl
cue in  {v. phr.},  {informal}
To add new information to that which is already known.
Let's not forget to cue in Joe on what has been happening.
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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl cue in  {v. phr.},  {informal} To add new information to that which is already known. Let's not forget to cue in Joe on what has been happening. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl cue in  {v. phr.},  {informal} To add new information to that which is already known. Let's not forget to cue in Joe on what has been happening. Categories: informal verb Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English Rita Rudner https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-2596 https://www.english-slang.com/eng/famous/r/aphorism-2596 English Slang #English #quoteoftheday #sayings
U.S. comedienne
Have children while your parents are still young enough to take care of them.

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #quoteoftheday #sayings U.S. comedienne Have children while your parents are still young enough to take care of them. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English#English #quoteoftheday #sayings U.S. comedienne Have children while your parents are still young enough to take care of them. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English thrash out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8164-thrash-out https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8164-thrash-out English Slang #English #verb #Idioms #esl
thrash out  {v. phr.}
To discuss fully; confer about something until a decision is reached.
They met to thrash out their differences concerning how to run the office.
Categories: verb

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:30:01 +0300 no#English #verb #Idioms #esl thrash out  {v. phr.} To discuss fully; confer about something until a decision is reached. They met to thrash out their differences concerning how to run the office. Categories: verb#English #verb #Idioms #esl thrash out  {v. phr.} To discuss fully; confer about something until a decision is reached. They met to thrash out their differences concerning how to run the office. Categories: verb