12-12-2024

Another year has gone by. How much did your English improve? The idiom we will introduce today is heads up. This means to inform or warn about something before it happens. Example 1 Give me a heads up before you decide to quit. Example 2 Please give me a heads up if there are any changes.

11-16-2024

Hello everyone, are you enjoying the beautiful fall weather? Here is a our idiom for today, "thrown in the deep end". This means to be put into a difficult situation with no training or preparation. Example 1 We threw the new worker in the deep end the other day. She had to do a sales pitch, and did pretty good. Example 2 I was thrown in the deep end when I started working for the Japanese company. They made me speak Japanese from day one. It was sure a tough experience, but a good one.

10-06-2024

Hello to all the wonderful students learning English with us. Today's idiom is "writing is on the wall". This means a clear sign something bad is about to happen. Example 1 We could all see the writing on the wall that this company was going to fail. Example 2 The writing is on the wall. The economy is going into recession.

08-27-2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Fall is right around the corner, so get ready to bring out the coats and boats : ) Today our idiom is corner the market. This means to dominate a market or business. Example 1 The new bakery's delicious bread helped it corner the market in the neighborhood, with everyone choosing it over other shops. Example 2 The company lowered its prices and quickly cornered the market on smartphones, leaving its competitors behind.

07-10-2024

In our blog today we are going to use the phrasal verb "putting in". There are many meanings, but today we will focus on the meaning of investing time into something. Example 1 We have been putting in so much overtime this week. Example 2 Have you put in any overtime this week?

07-07-2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Here is another important phrasal verb to use in business situations. Catch Up. This means that you are behind in your work for example. Example 1 I just got back from a two week holiday. Now I need to catch up on my emails. Example 2 I had to get caught up at work because I took a two week vacation.

05-18-2024

Hello everyone, We hope you are well. Busy season has begun again, and today we will have a look at a phrasal verb used in business situations. "called in" This means asked to do something. Example 1 I was called in to the office by my boss. It was my day off, but it was really important, so I had to go in. Example 2 Call Julie in. I have some work for her.

03-08-2024

Hello to everyone studying English. Today our idiom is to clamp down on. This means to take strong action. Example 1 The company clamped down on cell phone usage because too many secrets were being leaked. Example 2 I have to clamp down on my spending because I don't have any savings.

01-18-2024

Welcome back to PCL blog for 2024. We trust everyone had a nice holiday. Today's first idiom of the year is cut a deal. This means to reach an agreement. Example 1 We cut a deal with the new vendor. We got a great deal. Example 2 Her agent cut a deal where she gets 60% of the profits.

12-21-2023

We are almost at year end. We hope 2023 was good to you. Here is our idiom for today, off the top of your head. This means from your memory and without much thought. Example 1 Off the top of your head, who would you say has been the most influential leader in 2023. Example 2 Off the top of your head, what country will have the highest GDP this year.