For the time being

We can use this phrase when we are talking about something that will likely change in the future.

For example, "The crisis in Fukushima seems to be under control for the time being, but who knows what will happen if there is another big earthquake or tsunami."

That's all for the time being.

Have a nice day!

Off the cuff

Have you ever been in a meeting of lesson when someone was totally unprepared and their answers were not particularly well thought out?

These kinds of answers are "off the cuff".

Do you do it too?

Enjoy your day.

Pulling my leg

Have had someone tell you a story that you believed, only to find out later that it was a joke?

When they do this they are "pulling your leg".

So if you hear a story you might think is not true ask, "Are you pulling my leg?".

Enjoy your day.

Being stood up


Have you ever waited for someone at a cafe or restaurant only to have them call you to say they can't make it?

This is called "being stood up".

Strangely enough, being called a "stand-up guy" means you are reliable.

After all, English is a strange language.

Enjoy your day.

Snowed under

Recently there have been many exciting developments in our schools. As a result, we have been a bit "snowed under" with additional tasks and took a one month break from one point lessons.

We can use "snowed under" when we are overwhelmed by work....

Take care that you don't get snowed under too!

"Get on" or "Get in"

It's easy to confuse using these phrases.
We can get on the train, an airplane, a bicycle, a horse, and so on.

We can get in a car, a taxi, a private airplane, etc.

So what are the rules?

If we sit on top of it (bicycle) or can walk inside it (airplane) we can use get on.

If it requires some effort or sitting position only (taxi) we use get in.

Hope this helps....