The English idiom, To be on a roll, means to enjoy continuing success. In this phrase, a roll means “the process of rolling,” like a wheel—not a bread-roll! So, being on a roll literally means moving forward. We can also say you’re really rolling now, let’s roll!, and even let’s get this ball rolling. In all cases, to roll means […]

The saying, heavy is the head that wears the crown, means, “with authority comes a lot of responsibility and worries.” In other words, kings and presidents cannot be care-free. This saying is about the burden of power. The crown symbolizes authority. Heaviness is a metaphor for mental burdens, worries, and sadness. Uneasy is the head that wears […]

The phrase, to kill two birds with one stone, means “to accomplish two goals by one action.” For example: I’m going to kill two birds with one stone by getting gas when I go out for groceries. Let’s save money and become healthier by not eating beef; that way, we’ll kill two birds with one stone! […]

The phrase, rest easy, is a command that means “relax, don’t worry, everything will be okay.” As you know, rest means relax or take a break. Easy can mean “without anxiety” in several English phrases: Rest easy, knowing that your money is safe with us. Don’t be hard on yourself; take it easy. Or like the famous song […]

The phrase, let that sink in, means “take time to think deeply about that.” That, in the phrase, refers to some idea, fact, or piece of information. The word, in, means in your mind. To sink normally means “to go down, gradually, like a boat going down” but in this phrase, to sink in means to “to gradually […]