Hannah Collins

You’ve just wrapped up a job interview. The hiring manager smiles, stands up, and says, “I will be in touch.” You leave wondering-does that mean … Read More

Imagine you’re reaching out to a hiring manager, a potential client, or a professor for the first time. You don’t want to sound cold or … Read More

You’ve just scheduled your first interview with a hiring manager. Before hitting send, you end your email with “I look forward to meeting you.” It … Read More

You’re replying to a colleague who suddenly went quiet after a stressful project update. You don’t want to pry, but you also don’t want to … Read More

You say goodbye after dinner, a meeting, or a first date, and you want to express that the time together felt pleasant and meaningful. “I … Read More

You’re scrolling through a friend’s travel photos and suddenly see a picture of them standing under the Northern Lights. Your instant reaction? “How cool!” It’s … Read More

Imagine you’re running late for a meeting and realize the plan you agreed to yesterday no longer makes sense. You tell a colleague, “Let’s ditch … Read More

Gets My Goat shows how everyday language uses this idiom as an expression or phrase to explain why small things gets your goat in daily … Read More

In teaching idioms, I often explain that Cat Got Your Tongue is a common idiom used when someone is so quiet or silent, and it’s … Read More

Learning to Make Ends Meet means handling your money, basic living expenses, and bills wisely, ensuring food, rent, and utility payments are covered without overspending, … Read More