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10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 1)
Today I'm going to teach you 10 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself quite often or that I at least hear being used by other native English speakers. Watch a LIVE VIDEO CLASS on these 10 idioms here: 1. Has a cat got your tongue? Figurative meaning: Said to someone when you are annoyed…
Ep054: Expression - Has A Cat Got Your Tongue?
In today's episode I explain what the expression "Has a cat got your tongue?" means, as well as how and when to use it. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep054: Expression – Has a cat got your tongue? G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet another expression involving animals. I’m sure you’re probably getting sick of this guys but at the moment I love these and I want to pump them out, I want to make as many of these…
8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 4
Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A wild goose chase Figurative meaning: A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable. Literal meaning: This idiom is thought to have…
10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 3
Learn Australia English in this post where I teach you how to use another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. Like water off a duck’s back Figurative meaning: To have no apparent effect. Literal meaning: This expression alludes to the fact that when water…
Ep053: Expression - To Kick The Dog
In this episode I explain the expression "to kick the dog" as well as how and when it is used. This may be a much more Australia specific, or even my family specific, expression, and it's said in a more humorous setting. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep053: Expression - To kick The Dog…
Ep052: Expression - An Elephant In The Room
In this episode I explain the expression "an elephant in the room" as well as give you some examples of how and when it's used. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep052: Expression – An Elephant In The Room G’day guys! Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is another animal idiom,…
Ep051: Expression - To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry
In today's episode I explain how to use the expression "To Have Other Fish To Fry" or "To Have Bigger Fish To Fry", and give you some examples and exercises as well. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep051: Expression – To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet again another expression involving animals, and this one today’s going to involve fish, fish. So, the phrases today or the idiom,…
Ep049: Expression - To Hold Your Horses
In this episode I explain another idiom that involves animals, "To hold your horses", which is said when asking someone to be patient, to wait, to hold on. Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep049: Expression – To Hold Your Horses G’day guys! Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is…
10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms - Part 2
Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. To clip someone’s wings Figurative meaning: To restrain someone or to reduce their freedom. Literal meaning: If you clip the wings of a bird you prevent it…
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