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Todays Phrase We say people are licking their lips when they are about to eat something tasty. The phrase can also be used to describe a persons eagerness about an event in the future. For example: My children were licking their lips when they entered the sweet shop. Youll be licking your lips when you see the roast dinner Ive made! Dave was licking his lips ahead of the crucial football game. Ill eat my hat is an expression people use when they think something is very unlikely to happen.For example:If Arsenal win the Champions League, Ill eat my hat! I dont think Ill make it past the interview stage for this job. If I do, Ill eat my hat! If the government survives this latest scandal, Ill eat my hat! Todays Phrase If you are snowed under, you have too much to do and not enough time to do it. For example: Im sorry, I cant write that report for you right now – Im snowed under with work today.Mum didnt have time to bake a cake; she was snowed under with cooking the dinner.Im going to treat myself to a spa weekend. Ive been so snowed under this week; I need some time to relax. Todays Phrase If you are over the moon, you are extremely happy about something. For example: My husband and I are expecting our first baby next summer – were absolutely over the moon!Sarah was over the moon when she found out shed got the job.If England win the World Cup, Ill be over the moon! Todays Phrase The phrase walk tall means to be brave and confident in your abilities. For example: I can walk tall because I really am proud of my job as a nurse. I believe I can make a difference. Making presentations can be scary. After I did them a couple of times my confidence really improved. Now I just go out and walk tall and enjoy them! Todays Phrase When you say someone has got ‘a second wind’ it means they have a new vigour or determination to do something some time after starting it. For example: I usually feel a bit tired after lunch but get a second wind around 4pm. Observers said B