English Phrases and Meanings
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Phrases are small groups of words that indicate a ‘saying’. The sentences do not have a visible meaning, but have a hidden meaning in them! Phrases help to make your sentences richer by giving clarification as a fact! This article has a book/flashcards of the common and popular phrases that you can teach your little one or can be a classroom teaching activity! These are so much fun and eye-catching that every kid will be fascinated to learn through them! The best part is you can print them out as they are free!
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Learn English Phrases Vocabulary and Meanings
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The Apple Never Falls Far From The Tree
It means that a child always resembles someone from his/her family, and shares character traits with his/her parents.
Mum’s The Word![Mum's The Word - Loving Mother and Daughter Bonding Over a Cup of Tea mum's the word-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mums-the-word-English-Phrases.png)
Used when you agree to keep something a secret, or when you ask someone not to tell anybody about something
Mark My Words![Mark My Words - Inspirational Quote on Chalkboard | Motivational Speech Encouragement mark my words-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mark-my-words-English-Phrases.png)
Used when you tell someone that something will certainly happen in the future, or when you warn someone about something
Long Story Short![Long Story Short: The Art of Summarizing Complex Ideas long Story short-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/long-Story-short-English-Phrases.png)
To tell just the basic facts rather than giving the whole explanation for something
I’ve Been There![I've Been There - Traveling the World, Experiencing Different Cultures and Discovering New Places](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ive-been-there-English-Phrases.png)
Used to say that you have experienced the same thing that someone else has experienced and you understand them very well
I’m Done![I'm done-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Im-done-English-Phrases.png)
I have finished doing something or using something
I Call Dibs![I call dibs-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/I-call-dibs-English-Phrases.png)
When someone uses this phrase, it means that they claim something or declare their right to have something before anyone else
Fire Away![fire Away-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fire-Away-English-Phrases.png)
Used to tell someone that you are ready to answer their questions
Count Me In![count me in-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/count-me-in-English-Phrases.png)
Used if you want to say “Yes” when someone asks you to participate in some events
Come Again![come again-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/come-again-English-Phrases.png)
Used to ask someone to repeat something that you have not heard or understood
Can Get Your Tongue![Can get your tongue-phrases-English Phrases and meaning](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Can-get-Your-tongue-English-Phrases.png)
Used when someone does not speak when you expect them to and you are annoyed because of that
Win-Win![win-win-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/win-win-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A result that is beneficial for everyone who is involved in a situation
Ulterior Motive![Ulterior motive-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ulterior-motive-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A hidden reason for doing something
To Leave Someone To Their Own Devices
To let someone make their own decisions about what to do
Teacher’s Pet![teacher's pet -Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/teachers-pet-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A student in a class who is liked by the teacher and often disliked by other students
Supercilious![supercilious-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/supercilious-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Behaving towards other people as if you think you a better and smarter than they are
Stash![Stash-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stash-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
An amount of something that is kept secretly
Someone’s Strong Suit
A particular skill or character trait that a person has something that he/she is very good at
Sneak Peek![Sneak peek-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sneak-peek-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
An opportunity to have a quick look at something before it is officially available
Out Of Line![out of line-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/out-of-line-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Not appropriate or right, behaving in an unacceptable way
Per Se![per se-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/per-se-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Used to say that something is being considered alone, not in relation to anything else
Pushover![Pushover-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pushover-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A person who is easy to persuade or influence
Ruse![Ruse-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ruse-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A plan or trick someone uses to hide their true intentions
Leap Day![Leap Day-Vocabulary- english phrases and meaning](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/leap-day-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
February 29: the extra day added to the Gregorian calendar in a leap year
Laughing Stock
Someone or something that seems very silly/ridiculous to people
Knick-Knacks![knick-knacks-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/knick-knacks-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Small objects (souvenirs, toys, etc.) used to decorate a house
In-Store![in store-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/in-store-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Used when something is going to happen to someone in the future, it is often planned by someone else
Keep Feeling/ Things Bottled Up
To keep your feelings inside not allow yourself to show strong emotions
Hypocrite![hypocrite-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hypocrite-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Someone who pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions but behaves in a way that shows that they are not sincere
High-Maintenance![High-maintenance-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/High-maintenance-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
When someone or something is very demanding, requiring a lot of attention, care, effort, money, time, etc.
Forte![Forte-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Forte-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Something that someone is very good at
Feisty![Feisty-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Feisty-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Determined, not afraid of arguing with people
Drama Queen![Drama queen-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Drama-queen-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Someone who gets too upset or angry over small problems
Doggy Bag![Doggy Bag-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Doggy-Bag-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
A small bag provided by a restaurant in which you can take home any food you have not finished
Creepy![Creepy-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Creepy-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Strange or unpleasant in a way that makes you feel nervous or uncomfortable
Chick![chick-Vocabulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/chick-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
An attractive young woman
Bad Hair Day![bad hair day-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bad-hair-day-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
Used when someone doesn’t feel happy or relaxed, especially because their hair doesn’t look very good when someone’s having a rough day
At Stake![At stake-Vocalbulary-English Phrases](https://www.kidpid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/At-stake-Vocalbulary-English-Phrases.png)
When something is very likely to be damaged or lost if you are not successful
A Damsel In Distress
A young woman who is in trouble and needs a man’s help
To Grill Someone About Something
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