Back Seat Driver | English Idioms
The expression back seat driver is used to refer to a person who gives advice that is not asked for. Of course, nobody will enjoy the company of a back seat driver. My boss...
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Average Joe | English Idioms
The term average Joe (or ordinary Joe) is used to refer to any regular guy who doesn’t have any particular characteristics that set them apart from the rest. Remember that being an average Joe...
Asking People To Repeat
If you did not hear or understand what is said, you may ask people to repeat it. British people usually say ‘Sorry?’ to request people to repeat. In an informal style you can say...
Asking For Small Change
Asking for small change Practice dialogues are a great way to improve your English speaking skills. When you listen to a conversation you familiarize yourself with useful conversational structures and vocabulary. Here is a...
Asking For And Giving Directions In English
If you don’t know how to get to a certain place, it is a good idea to ask for directions. Here are some standard expressions you can use while asking for directions. Speaking tip...
Asking About Health
When we meet people we know, we often ask politely about their health or their general situation. Some expressions commonly used are given below. How are you? How are you today? What’s wrong with...
Talking About A Limited Quantity Of Something
To talk about a limited quantity of something we often use the word piece or bit, together with of, before an uncountable noun. Note that bit is informal and usually suggests a small quantity....
Phrases With Anything
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word anything. Each expression / phrase is followed by its meaning and example sentences. Anything goes This expression is used for saying that any type...
Uses of Will
Announcing decisions using will We have seen that the future tense forms are constructed with will and shall. Will and shall are also used in offers, promises and orders. In these cases will usually...
An Earful | English Idioms
To get an earful is to get rebuked for doing something wrong or making a mistake. Don’t talk to her when she is in a bad mood. You will get an earful. I will...
