A to Z Idioms

Powered by RedCircle Go the extra mile: To make a special effort or go above and beyond what is required. Example: The tour guide went the extra mile to ensure that we had a memorable experience during our vacation. A stone’s throw away: A very short distance. Example: The hotel is just a stone’s throw […]

Powered by RedCircle Idioms: Ring in the New Year: Meaning: To celebrate the start of the new year. Deck the Halls: Meaning: To decorate for a festive occasion. Christmas Came Early: Meaning: Something good happened unexpectedly or ahead of schedule. Social Media: WeChat: atozenglishpodcast Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/ Tik Tok: @atozenglish1 Instagram: @atozenglish22 Twitter: @atozenglish22 A to

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss three commonly used Christmas holiday idioms: Ring in the New Year: Meaning: To celebrate the start of the new year. Christmas Came Early: Meaning: Something good happened unexpectedly or ahead of schedule. Deck the Halls: Meaning: To decorate

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack explain the meanings of several idioms related to travel. On the road: Traveling or in the process of traveling. Example: I’m on the road for business this week; we can catch up when I’m back. Off the beaten path:

Powered by RedCircle “Home for the Holidays”: This idiom is often used to express the idea of returning home to be with family and loved ones during holiday celebrations. It encapsulates the warmth and joy associated with being in one’s familiar and comforting environment during festive times. “In the Spirit of the Season”: This idiom

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the following three idioms: Throw in the towel: To give up or surrender. Cut to the chase: To get to the main point without wasting time on details. All ears: Fully listening or eager to hear what someone

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of these three idioms: Jump on the bandwagon: Meaning: To join others in doing something that has become fashionable or popular. Chew the fat: Meaning: To have a casual conversation or chat, especially one that is lengthy and

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of three idioms which use the word “witch.” Witch hunt: Refers to a campaign or investigation that targets a person or a group unfairly, often with the intent of finding wrongdoing, even if there is little or no

Powered by RedCircle In this idioms episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meaning of three idioms which use the word “ghost.” “Give up the ghost”: This idiom means to die or stop working. It is often used when referring to machines or equipment that have stopped functioning. For example, “After

Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss some commonly misused expressions. nip it in the bud (correct) vs. nip it in the butt (incorrect) “Nip it in the bud” is an idiom that means to stop a problem or issue at its early stages before