Source: theidioms.com Meaning to alter your behavior in a positive way to start fresh to change course to start afresh to change track to rethink/remodel to have second thoughts Origin The “leaf” in this phrase does not refer to the leaf on a tree, but rather the pages in a book. In the 16th century the pages of a book were referred to as … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Turn Over a New Leaf
Sources: theidioms.com Meaning something that sounds familiar makes someone remember something indistinctly to awaken a vague or indistinct memory recall something experienced previously Origin The origin of this phrase is unclear, but there are some theories. One theory refers to Pavlov's experiments with dogs, where he used a bell to invoke … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Ring a Bell
Dear Friends of the English Language Institute: With this last newsletter of the year, I’d like to take a few moments to reflect on the twists and turns of 2020 and what the future looks like as a result. Many of us have said we are eager to say goodbye to 2020, but we must also consider the positive things we’ve learned and the amazing accomplishments we’ve made. Yes, a … [Read more...] about A Special Message from the English Language Institute Director
Missouri State University’s English Language Institute is pleased to offer the Online Global Goals Academy of 2021. The purpose of the Online Global Goals Academy is to simultaneously increase all four English skills AND deepen student understanding of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) through a hands-on interactive program that will engage students in … [Read more...] about Online Global Goals Academy
Image source: Mirror Image Comics Source: theidioms.com Meaning in a unexpected and sudden way stop a habit (esp. bad habit) suddenly stop a habit without tapering off withdraw abruptly and completely the sudden ending of taking a medication or drug to which one is addicted Origin This phrase originated in the early 1900s. Initial usage points to a … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Cold Turkey