English in a Minute: Get on Board

Welcome to English in a Minute. When we get on board a plane, train, or boat, we physically get on the vehicle. But to get on board has another meaning too. Hey Anna, I thought of a great new idea for work.

05 Jan 2025,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Grow Like a Weed

Welcome to English in a Minute. If you've ever gardened, you know weeds grow super fast. They can take over a garden overnight. But what does grow like a weed mean in other situations? Hey, Dan, do you want to see pictures from my trip home?

01 Jan 2025,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: On the Ball

Welcome to English in a Minute. Some people use a large ball for exercise. Is that what to get on the ball means? Hi, Anna.

30 Dec 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: Home Is Where the Heart Is

Welcome to English in a Minute. Have you ever wondered about the difference between a house and a home? This expression may help. Home is where the heart is. Dan, my friend Talia is assigned to work overseas for six months.

19 Dec 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: Bone to Pick

Welcome to English in a Minute. Bones are strong. They make up our skeleton. But what could it mean to have a bone to pick with someone?

16 Dec 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: Head and Shoulders Above

Welcome to English in a Minute. My shoulders and my head are both at the top of my body. So what does it mean if something is head and shoulders above something else? Andrew, I have found the perfect pizza. Perfect Pizza Palace!

11 Dec 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Green Thumb

Welcome to English in a Minute. This is your thumb. But what could it possibly mean if you have a green thumb? Dan, thanks for taking care of my office plant while I was away.

10 Dec 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: Break the News

Welcome to English In A Minute. News can be any information that is, well, new to someone. But what does it mean to break the news?

08 Dec 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Bite the Hand That Feeds You

Welcome to English in a Minute. We sometimes eat with our hands, but why would you bite the hand that feeds you? Boy, Olivia is about to do something really stupid at the community meeting tonight.

05 Dec 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: See the Light

Welcome to English in a Minute. Light helps us to see, but what do you think the expression see the light means? Okay Dan, I get it now. I understand your obsession. Pickleball is so much fun. I'm glad you've finally seen the light. It is the best sport.

04 Dec 2024,·1 mins mins