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一分钟口语:To Have a Lot on Your Plate
Someone who has "a lot on their plate" is probably very busy...maybe too busy. Find out more about this expression in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-09-12 -
一分钟口语:Comfort Zone
Do you ever get out of your "comfort zone?" Find out how to use this expression in this week's episode of English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-09-05 -
一分钟口语:Turn the Tables
When should you "turn the tables?" Find out how to use this expression in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-29 -
一分钟口语:Bent out of Shape
English in a Minute: Bent out of Shape
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-22 -
一分钟口语:Miss the Boat
As an idiom, the phrase "miss the boat" is NOT about sea travel. Find out what it means if you "miss the boat" in this episode of EIM!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-16 -
一分钟口语:Rule of Thumb
What does a thumb have to do with rules? Find out how to use this expression in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-15 -
一分钟口语:English in a Minute: Sing a Different Tune
English in a Minute: Sing a Different Tune
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-15 -
一分钟口语:Suck the Air out of the Room
What does it mean if a person "sucks the air out of the room?" Find out in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-08-01 -
一分钟口语:No Pain No Gain
Some expressions are easy to remember because they rhyme. "No pain no gain" is something you tell someone to urge them to keep going. Learn more about this expression in this wee
一分钟英语口语视频2016-07-25 -
一分钟口语:Where There's Smoke There's Fire
If you smell smoke, you usually know there is fire. But, you don't actually need to call the fire department if you hear someone say this expression! Do you have a similar express
一分钟英语口语视频2016-07-18 -
一分钟口语:A Fish Out of Water
Have you ever felt like a "fish out of water?" Find out what this common expression means in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-07-11 -
一分钟口语:Put Someone on the Spot
If you do something "on the spot" you do it immediately, without thinking. But if you "put someone on the spot," it might make them feel uncomfortable. Find out how to use this
一分钟英语口语视频2016-06-27 -
一分钟口语:Cool as a Cucumber
A "cucumber" is a long green fruit. But, why would Jonathan and Anna be talking about its temperature? Learn what "cool as a cucumber" means in this week's English in a Minute
一分钟英语口语视频2016-06-20 -
一分钟口语:At the Drop of a Hat
Taking off your hat can be a sign of respect. But what does it mean if someone does something "at the drop of a hat?" Find out in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-06-12 -
一分钟口语:Fly on the Wall
A fly is a small insect with wings. So, why would a person wish they could be a fly on the wall? Let's listen to Anna and Jonathan's conversation to understand this week's Engli
一分钟英语口语视频2016-06-07 -
一分钟口语:Baggage
When you travel, you take things with you in bags. This is called "baggage." But, Anna and Jonathan are not actually talking about travel. Find out another definition of "baggag
一分钟英语口语视频2016-05-30 -
一分钟口语:The Last Straw
Have you ever heard the expression, "the straw that broke the camel's back?" The "last straw" is the last little difficulty that makes you want to quit something. Watch this e
一分钟英语口语视频2016-05-23 -
一分钟口语:Push the Envelope
An "envelope" is a flat white piece of paper that is used to send letters. But, what does it mean to "push the envelope?" Let's listen to Anna and Jonathan use this phrase in
一分钟英语口语视频2016-05-16 -
一分钟口语:Break Even
Is it a good thing or a bad thing to "break even?" Should "breaking even" be your goal? Watch this week's episode of English in a Minute to learn how to use this phrase!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-05-09 -
一分钟口语:Moving Target
Are Jonathan and Anna talking about shooting a bow and arrow? Find out what "moving target" means in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-05-03 -
一分钟口语:Keep Your Eye on the Ball
A lot of idioms in American English come from sports. "Keep your eye on the ball" comes from baseball, but we can use this expression for many situations.
一分钟英语口语视频2016-04-25 -
一分钟口语:Bucket List
What is on your "bucket list?" Find out what this term means in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-04-18 -
一分钟口语:Deer in the Headlights
Have you ever felt like a "deer in the headlights?" Find out what this surprising expression means in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-04-11 -
一分钟口语:That Ship Has Sailed
If someone says to you, "that ship has sailed," it might mean you have missed out on an opportunity. Learn how to use this expression in this week's English in a Minute!
一分钟英语口语视频2016-04-05 -
一分钟口语:A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Why would Anna and Jonathan be talking about the fashion choices of a wolf? Watch this week's English in a Minute to find out what it means if someone is "a wolf in sheep's clot
一分钟英语口语视频2016-03-28
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