If a literal translation doesn’t work, find out why. Delve into the cultural and historical aspects that make the phrase unique to your native language. This examination can provide a fascinating insight into both languages.

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Tip 34 - Find out why Literal Translations Do NOT work, ok? 

Try to imagine an egg laughing. What would happen to its shell?

Confused?

Well, then maybe it's best to listen to the episode in full.

In this final episode of American Idiom, Mona and I discuss the phrasal verb CRACK UP.

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FINAL EPISODE! - 053 - crack up

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


052 - wear your heart on your sleeve

Centuries ago, the word "leaf" had another 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!

051 - turn over a new leaf

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.

050 - bear with me

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!