Idioms

English Idiom #25
COLD SHOULDER
Explanation of English Idiom #25
TO TREAT SOMEONE IN AN UNFRIENDLY MANNER.
Example of English Idiom #25
"I DON'T THINK JIM LIKES ME. I TRIED TO SPEAK WITH HIM EARLIER BUT HE GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER."

English Idiom #26
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Explanation of English Idiom #26
START SOMETHING.
Example of English Idiom #26
"ALL RIGHT EVERYONE, WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PLANNING THIS PROJECT. NOW, IT'S TIME TO GET THE BALL ROLLING."

English Idiom #27
JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON
Explanation of English Idiom #27
JOIN A POPULAR TREND OR ACTIVITY.
Example of English Idiom #27
"I LIKE THAT NEW PROCEDURE AND I'VE DECIDED TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON."

English Idiom #28
A LOSING BATTLE
Explanation of English Idiom #28
SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED.
Example of English Idiom #28

English Idiom #29
KEEP SOMETHING AT BAY
Explanation of English Idiom #29
KEEP SOMETHING AWAY.
Example of English Idiom #29
"SARAH FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE SALESPERSON AT BAY."

English Idiom #30
SPILL THE BEANS
Explanation of English Idiom #30
TELL A SECRET.
Example of English Idiom #30
"I WON'T BE THE ONE TO SPILL THE BEANS."

English Idiom #31
BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS
Explanation of English Idiom #31
PEOPLE CANNOT COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMETHING THEY GET FOR FREE.
Example of English Idiom #31
"I DON'T LIKE THE COLOR OF THE SWEATER SHE GAVE ME BUT, BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS."

Idioms

English Idiom #25
COLD SHOULDER
Explanation of English Idiom #25
TO TREAT SOMEONE IN AN UNFRIENDLY MANNER.
Example of English Idiom #25
"I DON'T THINK JIM LIKES ME. I TRIED TO SPEAK WITH HIM EARLIER BUT HE GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER."

English Idiom #26
GET THE BALL ROLLING
Explanation of English Idiom #26
START SOMETHING.
Example of English Idiom #26
"ALL RIGHT EVERYONE, WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PLANNING THIS PROJECT. NOW, IT'S TIME TO GET THE BALL ROLLING."

English Idiom #27
JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON
Explanation of English Idiom #27
JOIN A POPULAR TREND OR ACTIVITY.
Example of English Idiom #27
"I LIKE THAT NEW PROCEDURE AND I'VE DECIDED TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON."

English Idiom #28
A LOSING BATTLE
Explanation of English Idiom #28
SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED.
Example of English Idiom #28

English Idiom #29
KEEP SOMETHING AT BAY
Explanation of English Idiom #29
KEEP SOMETHING AWAY.
Example of English Idiom #29
"SARAH FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE SALESPERSON AT BAY."

English Idiom #30
SPILL THE BEANS
Explanation of English Idiom #30
TELL A SECRET.
Example of English Idiom #30
"I WON'T BE THE ONE TO SPILL THE BEANS."

English Idiom #31
BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS
Explanation of English Idiom #31
PEOPLE CANNOT COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMETHING THEY GET FOR FREE.
Example of English Idiom #31
"I DON'T LIKE THE COLOR OF THE SWEATER SHE GAVE ME BUT, BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS."

Children at nurseries denied a kiss and a cuddle all day by staff worried about accusations of being paedophiles

Thousands of toddlers spend a whole day without a kiss or a cuddle at nursery to protect staff from paedophilia accusations, following the conviction of paedophile nursery worker Vanessa George.

• Experts say young children who are not with their parents are likely to produce a stress hormone known as cortisol
• Staff warned not to cuddle children, because to do so could harm their independence.
• One nursery manager says: ‘I don’t even kiss my own daughter while in nursery’

Children at nurseries denied a kiss and a cuddle all day by staff worried about accusations of being paedophiles

Thousands of toddlers spend a whole day without a kiss or a cuddle at nursery to protect staff from paedophilia accusations, following the conviction of paedophile nursery worker Vanessa George.

• Experts say young children who are not with their parents are likely to produce a stress hormone known as cortisol
• Staff warned not to cuddle children, because to do so could harm their independence.
• One nursery manager says: ‘I don’t even kiss my own daughter while in nursery’

Now Spain considers levying 50 euro tax on vehicles entering or leaving Gibraltar as tourists continue to swelter in queues at border

The Foreign Office has voiced 'concern' over comments from Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Garcia-Margallo, who suggested a 50 euro (£43.40) fee could be imposed on every vehicle

Now Spain considers levying 50 euro tax on vehicles entering or leaving Gibraltar as tourists continue to swelter in queues at border

The Foreign Office has voiced 'concern' over comments from Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Garcia-Margallo, who suggested a 50 euro (£43.40) fee could be imposed on every vehicle

Health: it is time we got to grips with Big Sugar

4 Aug 2013: Observer editorial: Excess sugar in our diets is causing obesity and diabetes. Now is the time for tough legislation to regulate the food industry