Word Pairs
‘Wine and dine’; means to entertain someone with food and drink - often with a motive in mind.
The only way to win the new contract is to wine and dine the clients.
‘Sink or swim’; means to fail or find a way to succeed.
Note that we always say ‘sink or swim’ in that order.
The phrase ‘sink or swim’ is used to talk about someone who is thrown ... Show More
Apr 2024
🔎 Idioms: To bend over backwards
"To bend over backwards" means to make a big effort or go out of your way to help someone or achieve something, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable.The origin of this phrase is a bit unclear, but it's thought to come from the physical act of bending your body backwards, which ... Show More
3m 54s
Jan 2024
Catch Word #273 – The expressions “To cave” and “To fold”
In this episode of Catch Word, hosts Andrew and Kassy explore the idioms “to cave” and “to fold.” In short, “to cave” means to give in to pressure and “to fold” means to give up when you feel defeated. They sound pretty alike, right? Using several example scenarios and dialogues, ... Show More
19m 38s