Thursday, March 26, 2026

Idiom

young blood

2026-03-26

Meaning:
If you say "young blood", you mean young people who have fresh, new ideas and lots of energy.

For example:
The company is successful because they're always bringing in young blood, and this helps them keep up with the latest fashions and ideas.
The trouble with the seniority system is that it keeps young blood out of decision-making positions.



Sunday, March 8, 2026

Growing Up In Venice


 

Golfer Kills A Chicken

The golfer sliced a ball into a field of chickens, striking one of the hens and killing it instantly. He was understandably upset, and sought out the farmer.
 
"I'm sorry," he said, "my terrible tee-shot hit one of your hens and killed it. Can I replace the hen?"
 
"I don't know about that," replied the farmer, mulling it over. "How many eggs a day do you lay?"

Question:

What is to slice a ball?



 
 
 

Vocabulary


 

Five Facts About International Women's Day

 






Friday, March 6, 2026

Idiom


come a cropper

2026-03-06

Meaning:
If you come a cropper, you fall over, or you make a mistake which has serious consequences for you.

For example:
The prime minister came a cropper while coming down the steps and hurt his backside.
A radio announcer really came a cropper when he made a racist remark. He lost his job and now he can't get another one.


Monday, March 2, 2026

Do you know this idiom?


off the cuff

2026-03-01

Meaning:
If you speak off the cuff, you speak without planning what you will say beforehand.

For example:
She wasn't expecting to win, so she hadn't prepared a speech, but she still managed to say a few words off the cuff after being given the award.
The prime minister keeps making off-the-cuff remarks that get him into trouble.


Can you describe the picture below? What does it make you think of?


 

Phrasal verbs


 

Bathroom vocabulary


 

Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry

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