BOXED IN/BOX (SOMEONE) IN Boxing someone in is the process of restricting the movement of a person. It can be done by making their movements slow and ponderous, or by preventing their progress altogether. The process of boxing someone in can be achieved in one of two ways: slowing down and obstructing. Slowing down and…
BOTTOM LINE, THE The bottom line is a term used in business, which is a slang phrase meaning “the most important point,” the conclusion, or the final summary. It can also refer to the net income generated by a company’s revenues and expenses, or to a type of accounting summary that shows how much money…
BONE TO PICK, A A “bone to pick” is a quarrel, dispute, or disagreement. The term’s origin dates back to the Bible. In Genesis 32:22 Jacob wrestled with an angel and during the struggle he grasped the angel’s thigh and injured it. Afterwards, Jacob called it a “bone of contention.” The term “bone to pick”…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 23. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 22. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 21. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 20. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 19. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 18. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…
Welcome to American English Idioms: Lesson 17. In this lesson you have 3 American English idioms to read, listen to, translate, and pronounce in English. Please focus and do your best so that you can learn and improve your knowledge of American English idioms. Don’t forget to use the comments section below to share your…