Getty Images The terms “green thumb” and “green fingers” have been common expressions both in England and the United States for well over a century, according to Mental Floss.

English phrases to discuss your daily routine and improve your speaking skills. Sound more natural with these common expressions!

"If the shoe fits," "goody two shoes" and "shaking in my boots" — Why do we use these phrases and where did they come from? Here are three fun original stories of popular expressions.

And, to this language devotee, the stories behind our common expressions are often quite intriguing. John Grindrod is a regular columnist for The Lima News, a freelance writer and editor and the ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...