English in a Minute: In the Long Run

Welcome to English in a Minute. A marathon is a very long race. So does in the long run mean you are running a marathon? Let's find out. This new video editing program is so complicated. I just want to use the old one.

28 Nov 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: A Chip on Your Shoulder

Welcome to English in a Minute. This is a chip. Delicious. But why would someone have a chip on their shoulder? Dan, do you have any idea why Craig is mad at me? He's just got a chip on his shoulder. It still bothers him that you got that promotion instead of

25 Nov 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: To Beat a Dead Horse

Welcome to English in a Minute. The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than its meaning. Let's listen. It is so hot. Can we please go to the pool? I told you.

11 Nov 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Fair and Square

Welcome to English in a Minute. We all like to be treated fairly, but what about being treated squarely? Let's learn how to use the idiom fair and square. Anna, where have you been? I lost you in the crowd.

07 Nov 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: What Goes Around Comes Around

Welcome to English in a Minute. When you throw a boomerang, it comes right back to you. That might help you understand this saying, what goes around comes around.

05 Nov 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: Roll Out the Red Carpet

Welcome to English in a Minute. Carpet is a soft floor covering. So what could it mean to roll out the red carpet?

04 Nov 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Two Peas in a Pod

Welcome to English in a Minute. These are peas. They grow together inside pods. But what does two peas in a pod mean? Dan, why didn't Ashley invite Katie to our breakfast meeting tomorrow?

03 Nov 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Sit This One Out

Welcome to English in a Minute. In sports, players who sit out are not playing in the game. But what does sit this one out mean as an idiom? Anna, I have an extra ticket to a death metal show tonight. Uh, what? Death metal show?

30 Oct 2024,·1 mins mins

English in a Minute: Pity Party

Welcome to English in a Minute. Everyone loves a good party. But maybe not all parties.

18 Oct 2024,·59 secs mins

English in a Minute: How Someone Rolls

Welcome to English in a Minute. Rolling is a common action, but what could it mean if someone says, That's how I roll? Anna, why are you wearing that really pink wig?

12 Oct 2024,·59 secs mins