From phrases like ‘Bob’s your uncle’ to ‘swings and roundabouts’, British English is full of sayings and expressions that appear to make little sense. But for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in ...

We've all been there – we're talking to someone and they say one thing, when we know they mean something else! British people love to play with language, using it deliberately to disguise, misdirect ...

From "chockablock" to a "full Monty," the Brits have a wide range of interesting slang words. You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic." If you're ...

Everyone knows that for the Brits an elevator is a “lift,” an apartment is a “flat,” and those chips you’re snacking on are actually called “crisps.” But British people also say some other really ...

The digitisation of the world’s books reveals how the popularity of English words and phrases has evolved since the 16th century. And the database is now freely browsable online Last year, the Google ...

Do you struggle to find the right English Phrases during interviews or emails? Well, you are not alone. It happens to many people, even with strong English skills. You may know what to say, but the ...