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10 Commonly Used Fish Idioms - Part 1
10 Commonly Used Fish Idioms - Part 1 1. Like a stunned mullet Figurative meaning: Looking dazed; stupefied; shocked; surprised; confused. Literal meaning: This phrase alludes to the stunned look on a recently caught fish, which has been hit and made unconscious. Example: “Don’t just stand there…
AEVB EP03: The Tasmania Floods
Download the full PDF transcript here: AEVB EP03- The Tasmanian Floods . In this episode I show you a news story from The Feed SBS on the recent flooding in Tasmania, and then break down some of the more complicated idioms and terms used in it. Watch the video below with full subtitles on YouTube ,…
11 Commonly Used Cow Idioms
Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you guys 11 of the most commonly used cow idioms in Aussie English! 11 Commonly Used Cow Idioms 1. To have a cow Figurative meaning: To become angry, agitated, worried or upset. Often said in the negative “don’t have a cow” when asking someone to…
8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms (Part 2)
Today you're going to learn 8 Commonly Used Cat Idioms that I either use myself or hear other native English speakers use on a regular basis. 1. To play cat and mouse (with someone/something) Figurative meaning: To try to trick someone into making a mistake so you have the advantage. To try to find…
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…
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…
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…
Ep048: Expression - To Have Ants In One's Pants
In today's episode I explain how to use another common English expression, "To have ants in one's pants" more commonly used as, "To have ants in your pants". Download the full PDF transcript here . Ep048: Expression – To Have Ants In One’s Pants Hey guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. It’s another episode including expressions with animals involved in them. So, idioms, phrases that involve animals. And all of these expressions that I’m…
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