If you’ve ever worked in an English-speaking office, you’ve probably wondered why nobody is wearing hats, moving goalposts or putting out actual fires. Welcome to workplace English! These informal expressions are heard every day in meetings, emails and coffee-break conversations. Cut corners – to do something in the easiest and cheapest way, often badly Call […]
Metaphor vs Simile Same idea, slightly different grammar, and just enough to confuse everyone learning English! Welcome Analogy If metaphors and similes are quick comparisons… an analogy takes the idea and runs with it, adding extra detail to help you understand it more clearly (or making it sound more dramatic than necessary). Metaphor A metaphor
Idioms are proof that English speakers have collectively agreed to make life harder for everyone else. They’re phrases where the words don’t mean what they say. If someone tells you to “break a leg,” they’re not threatening you—they’re wishing you good luck. (Confusing? Absolutely!) Idioms are often unique to a language, which means translating them
Business jargon is the unofficial language of the workplace—phrases professionals use to communicate ideas, give instructions, and describe everyday tasks. In many cases, these terms could be replaced with simpler, clearer language, but they’ve become so common that they often feel like a second language. While business jargon can facilitate, it is often seen as
