Sarah knows a "secret" about the building in which the café is situated. Will this save the café?



Language level

Intermediate: B1
Pre-intermediate: A2


You're right: Carlos wants a bigger challenge. 
This isn't really an idiom because the meaning is fairly clear form the words themselves - That's why you understood it! Idioms are often difficult or impossible to understand and use without learning their context and definition.
The LearnEnglish Team


I was wondering if you could put a section to further the writing abilities of learners. You know, something like  flash exercises with blanked words to complete and items like that.

all the best,

Mohammad, Tehran Iran


Hello Mohammad,

That's an interesting idea. We have quite a lot of exercises with blanked-out words, but most of them are focussing on grammar or vocabulary, rather than writing itself. We have a lot of new content coming onto the site over the next few months, but I will keep your idea at the back of my mind for when things are quieter!

Thanks again.

Best wishes,


The LearnEnglish Team


What means "What are you lot doing?". My problem is "lot".

Thank you

I think it means

what are you doing more?


The word 'lot' has many meanings, but here it is a plural noun meaning a group of people.

I hope that helps.

Best wishes,


The LearnEnglish Team



It is really hard to must be more optimistic for TONY lol i think
he never try looking on the positive side - -!!!!

I'm a newcomer and I'm so happy to find such a useful source to improve my English.
tnx all

Best if luck.