Friday Focus: Idiom of the week

The Language Hiding in Plain Sight

Every day, you might use phrases like “get the ball rolling” to start a project or “brush up on” to practice a skill. We use these expressions so often that we don’t even think about them. They are a normal part of life.

Learning these phrases is important. It is not just about sounding like a native speaker; it is about communicating clearly and effectively. When you know how to use these “verbal shortcuts,” you can speak with confidence.