Understanding Common Phrases

School of life

• A type of formal education institution.

• Learning through real-world experience rather than traditional schooling.

• A school that teaches survival skills.

• A metaphor for a difficult exam.

Soaking up

• Getting wet in the rain.

• Absorbing or learning eagerly.

• Cleaning up a spill.

• Resting after a long day.

Not your typical

• Something that is very common.

• Used to contrast with common expectations.

• A phrase meaning 'exactly what you'd expect.'

• Describing something that is easy to do.

Step away from

• To move closer to something.

• To deliberately avoid or leave something.

• To take a small break.

• To stand still.

Throw yourself in the deep end

• To go swimming in the deepest part of a pool.

• To take on a difficult situation without preparation.

• To avoid challenging tasks.

• To meditate deeply.

Pick things up on the go

• To shop quickly while running errands.

• To learn while doing something.

• To lift heavy objects.

• To choose items randomly.

Hooked on

• Physically attached to something.

• Very interested or addicted to something.

• Unable to understand something.

• Having a strong dislike for something.

Paint a picture

• To create a literal drawing or painting.

• To describe something vividly.

• To redecorate a room.

• To imagine something without detail.

Sparked my love for

• Caused a small fire.

• Ended a relationship.

• Ignited interest or passion.

• Created confusion about something.

Didn't stick

• Something that was glued well.

• Not easy to remember or retain.

• An item that refused to move.

• Staying loyal to someone.