Popular English idioms such as ‘spill the beans’ are evolving as they pass from one generation to the next, according to the ...

Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re ...

Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re ...

Blood is thicker than water', 'dressed to the nines' and 'the best-laid plans' have made a new list of sayings curated by the ...

Kneecap have every right to make political interventions but they have to recognise they are not mere performance. The fun of ...

British Council's Phrase-ology research explores English expressions from ancient idioms to Gen Z slang, analyzing millions of texts to track language evolution across cultures.

Google's AI Overviews still have some problems, like suggesting that "You can't lick a badger twice" is a real saying.

Disc often refers to a music CD or even a DVD because of the French term "discotheque." Disk, on the other hand, refers to ...

12 more English travel idioms to use as you hit the road Meaning: to pursue a less popular or uncommon option. When travelling, this can refer to visiting lesser-known places rather than popular ...

Launched to coincide with World English Day, the Northern Ireland phrase can be traced back to the 1800s and is a common ...