This blog is for English-as-a-second-language (ESL) and English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) students who wish to improve their command and comprehension of the English language. It is a collection of English idioms and phrases arranged alphabetically, with brief explanation and examples. Simple but colorful illustrations (taken from Google images) are also provided. You can follow my blog by entering your email address below. Have fun learning!
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Cut out the dead wood
To cut out the deadwood is
to remove unproductive people from a job.
“The
present economic crisis requires that we cut out the deadwood to save on
expenses.”
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