Here's presenter Michael Rosen and linguist Derek Bousfield discussing one example of hyperbole on BBC Radio 4's Word of ...

One of the most difficult aspects of being a casual wine consumer is that it can often seem like the enthusiasts are speaking a completely different language, and while that language may also be in ...

A number of Scottish idioms and phrases feature prominently in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of English. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can ...

English is a language rich with imagery, meaning and metaphor '“ and when we want to express ourselves we can draw upon a canon replete with beautifully turned phrases, drawing from the language's ...

English is a language rich with imagery, meaning and metaphor – and when we want to express ourselves we can draw upon a canon replete with beautifully turned phrases, drawing from the language’s ...

Idioms are an often invisible barrier to understanding and inclusion for second-language speakers because their meanings rely ...

Ever wondered about that funny feeling when your voice goes rough? Linguists trace the idiom "frog in my throat" to the late ...