"Woodwork" is anything in a building or home that is made of wood. But what could this expression possibly mean?

On English @ the Movies we tell you about the saying "got our work cut out for us." It is from the movie "Norm of The North." This animation...

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On English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "piece of cake" from the movie "Power Rangers." This movie is about a group of teenagers wh...

We all need to breathe to live. And a room is a space in a house or building. But, what do you think this expression means? Watch this week'...

Today our English @ the Movies saying is "crooked cops" from the movie "CHIPS." This movie is about police officers with the California High...

We all need to breathe to live. And a room is a space in a house or building. But, what do you think this expression means? Watch this week'...

Our phrase today on English @ the Movies is “I’m really freaking out” from the film “Smurfs: The Lost Village.” It is based on The Smur...

Is a "pack rat" an actual kind of rat? Watch this week's EIM to learn about this phrase!

Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "ahead of your time" from the movie "Beauty and the Beast." The movie is about a brig...

A "bandwagon" was once a vehicle that carried circus performers. In this idiom, it has a different meaning. Practice using this popular expr...

Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "power nap" from the movie "The Boss Baby." This is a funny cartoon movie about a boy...

Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "it's revolutionary" from the movie "The Founder." This movie is about the people who...

Fried fish is a popular food in America and around the world. But does this expression have anything to do with eating seafood? Watch this w...

Our saying today on English @ the Movies is "hitting rock bottom." It comes from the animated film "Sing." It is about animals who want to s...

What does it mean to be "on a roll?" Watch this week's EIM to find out!

Our saying today on English @ the Movies is "write your own rules" from the movie "La La Land." It is about a woman and a man who fall in lo...

What is a "happy medium?" And how do you find it? Watch this week's English in a Minute to find out!

Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "you're a piece of work," from the movie "Miss Sloane." She is a woman who wants to w...

"Freebies" are, as you might have guessed, items given out for free! Learn more about how to use this word in this week's English in a Minut...