Idioms are an often invisible barrier to understanding and inclusion for second-language speakers because their meanings rely ...

From William Shakespeare to Seamus Heaney, figurative language such as idiom, metaphor, symbolism and allegory all function to make a poem sound more colourful and appealing to the reader. But are we ...

Learn 6 useful English idioms used by native speakers. Understand American expressions such as white-collar, blue-collar, and ...

For English language learners, mastering idioms is vital for academic and professional success. Proficiency exams like IELTS and TOEFL assess idiom comprehension, recognising it as a sign of advanced ...

To have "all hands on deck" means that all those available are needed to help contribute toward a goal, a project, a purpose or some other kind of important effort. For example, if a deadline is ...

Being a linguist—and someone who has tried to learn several languages (including English) in addition to my mother tongue (Flemish Dutch)—I have an annoying habit: instead of paying attention to what ...