How can a person wear her heart on her sleeve? What does this mean and what does it say about her personality. Listen to find out.

Centuries ago, the word "leaf" had an additional meaning and that meaning is at the heart of this week's idiom: turn over a new leaf. As we approach the end of another year, perhaps many of you are considering turning over a new leaf yourselves in 2026. Listen to learn more about how to use this helpful phrase! (thanks to MabelAmber at Pixabay for allowing me to use the photo below)

This is a very useful phrase if you want to ask for somebody's patience. Does it have anything to do with bears, though? Listen and find out. (photo: IMAGE-WS)

Together, all of the bones in your body make up your SKELETON and the word 'FLESH' refers to muscle, fat and skin. In English, we sometimes use the concepts of 'SKELETON' and 'FLESH' metaphorically, as in the phrasal verb 'FLESH OUT'. Listen to find out more!

What's in the bag? Listen to find out. (thanks to Diddi4 for the photo)

It has nothing to do with reading, libraries or studying. Listen to learn all about the meaning and usage of the helpful phrase IN THE BOOKS. (thanks to Hermann at Pixabay for the image)

What does it mean if something is "water under the bridge"? Listen to find out. (thanks to AG-Pics at Pixabay for the image)

This week Mona and I discuss the verb phrase JUMP THE GUN. I'm sure you're all anxious and eager to find out, so no need to jump the gun. Simply tune in and learn all about this useful phrase.

This week Mona and I discuss the phrase OUT OF THE WOODS. Is it about German fairytales, recovering from an illness or just resolving any problem? And what does it say about human psychology? Listen to find out. (Thank you to cocoparisienne at Pixabay for the image)