Body Idioms: Hands

Body Idioms: Hands

Hey there, idiom fans! Ready to roll up your sleeves (1) and jump into some hands-on (2) learning? Today, we’re exploring a lively collection of common idioms all about hands. And don’t just sit back—there are plenty of practice exercises waiting for you. So dive in, learn, practice, and use the idioms so they don’t slip through your fingers (3)!

Idioms From the Intro
  1. Roll up your sleeves = prepare for hard work
  2. hands-on – relating to or providing experience of something (e.g. learning, training, approach, practice, experience)
  3. to slip through one’s fingers – (of something valuable and desirable) to pass without being taken advantage of
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Word of Year: Rage Bait

Word of Year: Rage Bait

It’s that time of year again when we look back to see which word has been crowned Word of the Year by the Oxford University Press. Last year, it was brain rot, and this time, social media is in the spotlight again. Rage bait is the Word of the Year 2025. In this post, we’ll explore exactly what it means and learn how to use it naturally. Read on for its meaning in context and common collocations.

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