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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

If the effect of something (for example, alcohol, drugs, medicine) or a feeling wears off it gradually fades or goes away. Examples of use: 1. The dentist gave me an injection to numb the pain but it is wearing off. 2. He’s going to have a massive hangover when all that alcohol wears off. 3.… Continue reading Wear off – English Phrasal Verb – 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

To look down on somebody, or something, is to believe that you are more important than somebody, or that something is not good enough for you. Examples of use: 1. Mr Mason has been promoted to head clerk and now he looks down on the rest of the office staff. 2. There’s no need to… Continue reading Look down on – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

1. To settle down is to start living in a place where you plan stay for a long time, usually with a person that you love, and especially after having different partners or travelling a lot. Example of use: I worked in many different countries when I was younger, but I came back to the… Continue reading Settle down – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons

If it is raining cats and dogs it is raining very heavily. It’s not known where this expression comes from, but it does not mean that cats and dogs are falling from the sky 🙂 Some people think it might be related to the fact that cats and dogs are traditionally thought of as old… Continue reading Raining cats and dogs – English Idiom – Online English Lessons

To join in something is to become involved in an activity with other people. Examples of use: 1. Your brother is playing football in the park. Why don’t you go and join in? 2. We’re playing cards tomorrow night. Come and join in. Everyone is welcome. 3. Amelia is very shy. She never joins in… Continue reading Join in – English Phrasal verb – Online English Lessons

To ask someone in is to invite someone to come into your home, office, or room etc (especially your home). Examples of use: 1. He asked her in for a cup of coffee. 2. Don’t leave him standing on the doorstep – ask him in! 3. I asked my new neighbours in for a cup… Continue reading Ask in – English Phrasal Verb – 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

1. To run out of something is to use all of it so that there is nothing left. Examples of use: a) I’ve run out of bread. b) We can’t have coffee this morning because we’ve run out of milk. c) I ran out of petrol on my way to work this morning. d) News… Continue reading Run out – English Phrasal Verb – Online English Lessons