Blog

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining07Nov

“Silver Lining” – Finding Positivity in Tough Situations

Have you ever faced a tough situation but managed to find something positive in it? That’s when we talk about...

Set in Stone07Nov

“Set in Stone” – When Decisions Are Unchangeable

Have you ever heard someone say that a decision is “set in stone”? This expression is used to describe things...

Plain Sailing06Nov

“Plain Sailing” – When Things Are Smooth and Easy

Have you ever worked on a project or experienced a day where everything just fell into place? That’s what we...

Nip it in the bud05Nov

“Nip It in the Bud” – Stopping Problems Before They Grow

Ever had a small problem that quickly grew out of control because no one addressed it early on? That’s when...

Jump on the Bandwagon05Nov

“Jump on the Bandwagon” – Joining in with the Crowd

Have you ever noticed how, when something becomes popular, everyone suddenly wants to be part of it? Whether it’s the...

Light-Hearted04Nov

“Light-Hearted” – Keeping Things Fun and Relaxed

We all enjoy moments when things are easygoing and fun. When we say something or someone is “light-hearted”, we’re describing...

Cut To The Chase04Nov

“Cut to the Chase” – Getting Straight to the Point

Have you ever been in a long conversation or meeting and just wished someone would skip the small talk and...

Take The Plunge03Nov

“Take the Plunge” – Diving into Decisions with Courage

Ever faced a moment where you had to make a big decision or take a bold step? Those moments, where...

by the skin of your teeth03Nov

“By the Skin of Our Teeth”: Surviving by a Hair’s Breadth!

Ever barely escaped a sticky situation? Maybe you nearly missed a flight, or you just managed to meet a tight...

The Lion's Share03Nov

“The Lion’s Share” – Claiming the Biggest Portion

Ever notice how, in group settings, some people seem to end up with the largest portion? In English, when someone...

The Elephant in the Room02Nov

“The Elephant in the Room” – Addressing the Obvious

Have you ever been in a conversation where there’s a big, awkward issue everyone is avoiding? That’s what we call...

Back to Square one or back to the drawing board02Nov

“Back to Square One” – Starting Over with Determination

Have you ever put a lot of effort into something, only to have it fall apart and leave you back...

FLUESL Online English practice for professionals

5 Lessons That Might
Change Your Life

Every Friday, I send out an exclusive email with five short, powerful lessons to improve your professional English

Join thousands of other professional English learners

We hate spam as much as you do.
Your information is protected and we will never spam, ever.