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In the long run
Phrase: In the long run The phrase in the long run is often used in English to mean “after a long period of time” or “eventually, after everything has happened.” People use it to talk about results or consequences that do not happen right away but will appear later. In the long run, this phrase…
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The worse for wear
Phrase: The worse for wear As the year wraps up, many of us are feeling the worse for wear. We’ve worked hard all year, dealing with the rising cost of living, and then the ramp-up to the holiday season on top of everything else leaves us feeling frazzled. When we are the worse for wear…
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Holiday cheer
WotD: Holiday cheer It’s Christmas Day, and many people are celebrating with lots of holiday cheer. If you’re not Christian, you might wonder what holiday cheer means. It’s the warm, joyful feeling people share during the holiday season. Holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even…
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Cancel your Christmas
Phrase: Cancel your Christmas Have you ever heard someone say they would cancel your Christmas? While it is not in keeping with the holiday spirit, you may hear this phrase around the holidays when arguments become heated. Cancel your Christmas is used in English to show disappointment, frustration, or to warn someone that something negative…
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The greater good
Idiom: The greater good The holiday season is a great time to think about the greater good. The greater good means doing things not just for ourselves, but to help others. It’s about making choices that help the most people, even if we have to make small sacrifices. At Christmas, we often see people working…
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Get stuck in
Phrase: Get stuck in Have you ever heard someone from the UK say, Get stuck in? This everyday British phrase means to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm. When you get stuck in, you are not waiting around or hesitating—you jump right into the task with two feet and give it your best effort.…
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The big picture
WotD: The big picture It may seem shocking, but 2026 is only two weeks away. I know, right? The older we become, the faster time goes by. Know why? Check out my lesson, The Perception of Time, to find out. As a new year approaches, we start to think about our goals and plans. It…
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Tenure
Word of the Day: Tenure OK, so today we are going to look at the word tenure, which is often used in both educational and work settings. Tenure is the period during which a person holds a job, office, or title. It can also be the right to keep a position for a certain length…
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Off-putting
WotD: Off-putting Have you ever heard someone describe a situation or a person as off-putting? If you are unsure about the meaning of this word, you are not alone. If you continue reading, we will look at what off-putting means and how you can use it in everyday conversations. To begin, off-putting is an adjective…
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Take the initiative
Phrase: Take the initiative To take the initiative means to be the first to act, do something before anyone else, or start something without being told. When you take the initiative, you do not wait for others to give instructions or offer opportunities. Instead, you see what needs to be done and do it yourself.…
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