Call round – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

To call round is to visit someone, usually for a short period of time. British and Australian English. Examples of use: 1. I think I’ll call round and see if my grandmother needs anything. 2. We called round yesterday, but you were out. 3. Mrs Green’s son calls round after work every day. She looks… Continue reading Call round – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

In the twinkling of an eye – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

In the twinkling of an eye means immediately. A twinkle in somebody’s eye is a bright sparkle of light, especially when they are amused by something or feeling mischievous. Twinkle (verb) – to shine with a flickering or sparkling effect. Examples of use: 1. We saw a rare bird in the garden but in the… Continue reading In the twinkling of an eye – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

An Indian summer – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

An Indian summer is a period of warm sunny weather in late autumn or early winter in the Northern Hemisphere, usually occurring after a period of cold or frosty weather. An alternative definition is that an Indian summer is a time of great happiness or success that happens late in a person’s life or career.… Continue reading An Indian summer – English Idiom – Online English Lessons