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๐Here is a list of idioms using the names of countries, with meanings and examples
๐ฐGo Dutch
โ๐พIf two or more people go Dutch, each of them pays their own meal when they eat together.
We'll go Dutch on dinner.
๐ฐDutch courage
โ๐พcourage or confidence that a person gains from drinking alcohol
I'll have a vodka to give me Dutch courage.
๐ฐTake French leave (British)
โ๐พto be absent from work without asking permission
I think he's taking French leave. He is not seriously ill.
๐ฐExcuse/pardon my French
โ๐พThis phrase is used to apologize for using an impolite word
Pardon my French, but thatโs total bullshit.
๐ฐIt's (all) Greek to me
โ๐พThis phrase is used to describe something that you do not understand at all.
She tried to explain how to use the system, but it was all Greek to me.
๐ฐIndian summer
โ๐พused to refer to unusually warm, dry and calm weather in late autumn
We 're having an Indian summer, even though it is October.
๐ฐMexican standoff
โ๐พused to describe a situation in which an agreement cannot be reached because neither side is willing to change its opinion
The negotiations ended in a Mexican standoff.
๐ฐChinese whispers
โ๐พa gossip that is told by one person to another, and is changed slightly each time.
The stories of her resignation are just Chinese whispers.
๐ฐScotch mist
โ๐พYou can refer to a think drizzly mist as Scotch mist.
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๐ฐGo Dutch
โ๐พIf two or more people go Dutch, each of them pays their own meal when they eat together.
We'll go Dutch on dinner.
๐ฐDutch courage
โ๐พcourage or confidence that a person gains from drinking alcohol
I'll have a vodka to give me Dutch courage.
๐ฐTake French leave (British)
โ๐พto be absent from work without asking permission
I think he's taking French leave. He is not seriously ill.
๐ฐExcuse/pardon my French
โ๐พThis phrase is used to apologize for using an impolite word
Pardon my French, but thatโs total bullshit.
๐ฐIt's (all) Greek to me
โ๐พThis phrase is used to describe something that you do not understand at all.
She tried to explain how to use the system, but it was all Greek to me.
๐ฐIndian summer
โ๐พused to refer to unusually warm, dry and calm weather in late autumn
We 're having an Indian summer, even though it is October.
๐ฐMexican standoff
โ๐พused to describe a situation in which an agreement cannot be reached because neither side is willing to change its opinion
The negotiations ended in a Mexican standoff.
๐ฐChinese whispers
โ๐พa gossip that is told by one person to another, and is changed slightly each time.
The stories of her resignation are just Chinese whispers.
๐ฐScotch mist
โ๐พYou can refer to a think drizzly mist as Scotch mist.
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๐ Popular English Idioms to Sound Like a Native Speaker
๐ข. HIT THE BOOKS:
to study very hard
Do you want to go for lunch somewhere nice?
No thanks, Iโm going to hit the books. I have an exam coming up soon.
๐ข. BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW:
to take on something that is too much for you to handle
He recently got promoted and took on some new responsibilities, but heโs just too busy. He bit off more than he could chew, and I donโt think he can handle it anymore.
๐ข. WHEN PIGS FLY:
this means that something will never happen
Arenโt you going to buy that dream house you told me about?
Ugh, I will when pigs fly. Itโs just so expensive, I donโt think itโll happen.
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๐ข. HIT THE BOOKS:
to study very hard
Do you want to go for lunch somewhere nice?
No thanks, Iโm going to hit the books. I have an exam coming up soon.
๐ข. BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW:
to take on something that is too much for you to handle
He recently got promoted and took on some new responsibilities, but heโs just too busy. He bit off more than he could chew, and I donโt think he can handle it anymore.
๐ข. WHEN PIGS FLY:
this means that something will never happen
Arenโt you going to buy that dream house you told me about?
Ugh, I will when pigs fly. Itโs just so expensive, I donโt think itโll happen.
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๐คทโโMost Common English idioms
โ๏ธIt's just puppy love.
โช๏ธIt is just infatuation.
โ๏ธPut on your thinking cap.
โช๏ธGive this some serious thought.
โ๏ธLet's put our cards on the table.
โช๏ธLet's be honest with each other.
โ๏ธYou put the cart before the horse.
โช๏ธPut first things first.
โ๏ธThat will put a feather in his cap.
โช๏ธThis will be a credit to him.
โ๏ธDon't put all your eggs in one basket.
โช๏ธDon't depend on just one thing.
โ๏ธIt's raining cats and dogs.
โช๏ธIt is a heavy rain.
โ๏ธYou've got to read between the lines.
โช๏ธLook at what they mean not what they say.
โ๏ธThat rings the bell.
โช๏ธNow I remember.
โ๏ธDon't rob the cradle.
โช๏ธShe's too young for you.
โ๏ธHe'll just rock the boat.
โช๏ธHe will get everyone upset.
โ๏ธWe've got lots of red tape.
โช๏ธAll the government regulations are difficult.
โ๏ธIt's just a rip off.
โช๏ธThey will cheat you.
โ๏ธHe rubs me the wrong way.
โช๏ธI do not like his attitude.
โ๏ธAs a rule of thumb I refuse.
โช๏ธGenerally I refuse.
โ๏ธIt's pretty run down.
โช๏ธIt is in bad condition.
โ๏ธHe needs a security blanket.
โช๏ธHe always needs reassurance.
โ๏ธSeeing is believing.
โช๏ธI only believe what I can see.
โ๏ธThat'll separate the men from the boys.
โช๏ธWe will find out who is serious.
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โ๏ธIt's just puppy love.
โช๏ธIt is just infatuation.
โ๏ธPut on your thinking cap.
โช๏ธGive this some serious thought.
โ๏ธLet's put our cards on the table.
โช๏ธLet's be honest with each other.
โ๏ธYou put the cart before the horse.
โช๏ธPut first things first.
โ๏ธThat will put a feather in his cap.
โช๏ธThis will be a credit to him.
โ๏ธDon't put all your eggs in one basket.
โช๏ธDon't depend on just one thing.
โ๏ธIt's raining cats and dogs.
โช๏ธIt is a heavy rain.
โ๏ธYou've got to read between the lines.
โช๏ธLook at what they mean not what they say.
โ๏ธThat rings the bell.
โช๏ธNow I remember.
โ๏ธDon't rob the cradle.
โช๏ธShe's too young for you.
โ๏ธHe'll just rock the boat.
โช๏ธHe will get everyone upset.
โ๏ธWe've got lots of red tape.
โช๏ธAll the government regulations are difficult.
โ๏ธIt's just a rip off.
โช๏ธThey will cheat you.
โ๏ธHe rubs me the wrong way.
โช๏ธI do not like his attitude.
โ๏ธAs a rule of thumb I refuse.
โช๏ธGenerally I refuse.
โ๏ธIt's pretty run down.
โช๏ธIt is in bad condition.
โ๏ธHe needs a security blanket.
โช๏ธHe always needs reassurance.
โ๏ธSeeing is believing.
โช๏ธI only believe what I can see.
โ๏ธThat'll separate the men from the boys.
โช๏ธWe will find out who is serious.
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Optical Illusion IQ Test: People with High Intelligence can solve this Optical Illusion Test. Only 1% of People can spot the Womanโs lost Key hidden inside the picture in 11 seconds... โ
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Power writing ๐๐
Complete the following sentences to make up your own story๐ฅณ
1 Music means a lot to me because...
2 I prefer...
3 Music helps me ...
4 As for my favorite singers...
5 Without music our life...
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Complete the following sentences to make up your own story๐ฅณ
1 Music means a lot to me because...
2 I prefer...
3 Music helps me ...
4 As for my favorite singers...
5 Without music our life...
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๐คจEnglish Idioms Describing Character And Personality๐
โ 1. Pain in the neck โ an irritating, annoying person
Ex. Sarah is such a pain in the neck these days.
โ 2. A people person โ an outgoing person who gets along with people really well and is a good listener
Ex. Tom is enthusiastic and positive and he is a people person.
โ 3. Party animal โ someone who likes to attend parties often
Ex. Are you going out again tonight? You are such a party animal.
โ 4. Cheapskate โ a mean person who doesnโt like spending money
Ex. He was always a cheapskate even though he was earning $200,000 a year.
โ 5. Happy camper โ a person who is always happy and satisfied. We often use โhappy camperโ in the negative.
Ex. The apartment was much smaller than I expected, I was not a happy camper.
โ 6. Nerd โ someone who is very interested in science or technology, particularly in computers
Ex. He spends all weekends at his laptop, he is such a nerd.
โ 7. Life and soul of the party โ someone who is energetic, and good fun during social occasions.
Ex. It was a great night, Jim was life and soul of the party.
โ 8. Dipstick โ a person who seems to be stupid (very informal)
Ex. I donโt know whether to laugh or be angry at his behaviour. What a complete dipstick!
โ 9. Down-to-earth โ someone who is practical and close to reality, who accepts other people as equals
Ex. Despite his wealth, he was a down-to-earth man. He was very generous and had a kind heart.
โ 10. Early bird โ a person who wakes up, arrives to work, etc. before the usual time
This expression comes from the English proverb โThe early bird catches the wormโ.
Ex. My Mum is the early bird in our family, she gets up at 5 oโclock in the morning.
โ 11. Larger than life โ someone who is more exciting or interesting than other people
Ex. All who knew him would agree that his personality was larger than life, he was a joy to be around.
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โ 1. Pain in the neck โ an irritating, annoying person
Ex. Sarah is such a pain in the neck these days.
โ 2. A people person โ an outgoing person who gets along with people really well and is a good listener
Ex. Tom is enthusiastic and positive and he is a people person.
โ 3. Party animal โ someone who likes to attend parties often
Ex. Are you going out again tonight? You are such a party animal.
โ 4. Cheapskate โ a mean person who doesnโt like spending money
Ex. He was always a cheapskate even though he was earning $200,000 a year.
โ 5. Happy camper โ a person who is always happy and satisfied. We often use โhappy camperโ in the negative.
Ex. The apartment was much smaller than I expected, I was not a happy camper.
โ 6. Nerd โ someone who is very interested in science or technology, particularly in computers
Ex. He spends all weekends at his laptop, he is such a nerd.
โ 7. Life and soul of the party โ someone who is energetic, and good fun during social occasions.
Ex. It was a great night, Jim was life and soul of the party.
โ 8. Dipstick โ a person who seems to be stupid (very informal)
Ex. I donโt know whether to laugh or be angry at his behaviour. What a complete dipstick!
โ 9. Down-to-earth โ someone who is practical and close to reality, who accepts other people as equals
Ex. Despite his wealth, he was a down-to-earth man. He was very generous and had a kind heart.
โ 10. Early bird โ a person who wakes up, arrives to work, etc. before the usual time
This expression comes from the English proverb โThe early bird catches the wormโ.
Ex. My Mum is the early bird in our family, she gets up at 5 oโclock in the morning.
โ 11. Larger than life โ someone who is more exciting or interesting than other people
Ex. All who knew him would agree that his personality was larger than life, he was a joy to be around.
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Show your true colours | show your true colors๐จ
โจMeaning
You show your true colours if you show what you're really like, or you reveal your true character.
๐ฆFor example
๐Bob always acts like he's a strong, brave guy, but when the hurricane hit he showed his true colors. He was too scared to go check on old Mrs Flowers, our next-door neighbour.
๐The players showed their true colours when they came back from three goals down to win the match.
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โจMeaning
You show your true colours if you show what you're really like, or you reveal your true character.
๐ฆFor example
๐Bob always acts like he's a strong, brave guy, but when the hurricane hit he showed his true colors. He was too scared to go check on old Mrs Flowers, our next-door neighbour.
๐The players showed their true colours when they came back from three goals down to win the match.
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Bird idioms ๐ฆ
๐ฆa little bird told me
๐ฆto be free as a bird
๐ฆthe birds and the bees
๐ฆto get your ducks in a row
๐ฆto go on a wild goose chase
๐ฆto watch somebody like a hawk
๐ฆto take someone under your wing
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๐ฆa little bird told me
๐ฆto be free as a bird
๐ฆthe birds and the bees
๐ฆto get your ducks in a row
๐ฆto go on a wild goose chase
๐ฆto watch somebody like a hawk
๐ฆto take someone under your wing
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โ A fast shower ๐ฟ
โ A quick shower
โ Respond the door ๐ช
โ Answer the door
โ Strong rain ๐ง
โ Heavy rain
โ Celebrate a party ๐
โ Throw a party
โ Ask for a wish ๐ค๐ป
โ Make a wish
โ Strong taste ๐
โ Big taste
โ Lost the time โณ
โ Waste time
โ Nice dreams ๐
โ Sweet dreams
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โ A quick shower
โ Respond the door ๐ช
โ Answer the door
โ Strong rain ๐ง
โ Heavy rain
โ Celebrate a party ๐
โ Throw a party
โ Ask for a wish ๐ค๐ป
โ Make a wish
โ Strong taste ๐
โ Big taste
โ Lost the time โณ
โ Waste time
โ Nice dreams ๐
โ Sweet dreams
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โ
Most common English idioms
๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ๐คทโโ
โ๏ธShe is a peach.
โช๏ธShe's sweet and helpful.
โ๏ธHe's full of beans.
โช๏ธHe's not telling the truth.
โ๏ธIt's not my cup of tea.
โช๏ธI don't care for that.
โ๏ธHe's full of baloney.
โช๏ธHe doesn't know what he's talking about.
โ๏ธIt's just sour grapes.
โช๏ธThey have resentment.
โ๏ธThat's corny.
โช๏ธIt's sentimental, old, and not funny anymore.
โ๏ธI'm in a pickle.
โช๏ธI'm in a dilemma.
โ๏ธHe brings home the bacon.
โช๏ธHe brings home the family money.
โ๏ธShe's in a stew.
โช๏ธShe's upset.
โ๏ธHe's the top banana.
โช๏ธHe's the headman.
โ๏ธHe's the salt of the earth.
โช๏ธHe's a very good person.
โ๏ธShe's worth her salt.
โช๏ธShe's a valuable employee.
โ๏ธThey're two peas in a pod.
โช๏ธIf you see one you see the other.
โ๏ธI'm nuts about you.
โช๏ธI'm in love with you.
โ๏ธIt's a piece of cake.
โช๏ธIt's quite simple.
โ๏ธYou can't have your cake and eat it too.
โช๏ธYou can't use it and save it.
โ๏ธHe's a real ham.
โช๏ธHe's just an actor (a bad actor.)
โ๏ธIt's a hard nut to crack.
โช๏ธIt's a difficult problem to solve.
โ๏ธHe's a bad egg.
โช๏ธHe cannot be trusted.
โ๏ธWe need to break the ice.
โช๏ธEveryone's a little tense - lets be friendly.
โ๏ธWe'll get a baker's dozen.
โช๏ธWe'll get 13 items (one extra.)
โ๏ธHe's got a finger in every pie.
โช๏ธHe has many deals going.
โ๏ธYou'll have to take potluck.
โช๏ธBe happy with what we have on hand.
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โ๏ธShe is a peach.
โช๏ธShe's sweet and helpful.
โ๏ธHe's full of beans.
โช๏ธHe's not telling the truth.
โ๏ธIt's not my cup of tea.
โช๏ธI don't care for that.
โ๏ธHe's full of baloney.
โช๏ธHe doesn't know what he's talking about.
โ๏ธIt's just sour grapes.
โช๏ธThey have resentment.
โ๏ธThat's corny.
โช๏ธIt's sentimental, old, and not funny anymore.
โ๏ธI'm in a pickle.
โช๏ธI'm in a dilemma.
โ๏ธHe brings home the bacon.
โช๏ธHe brings home the family money.
โ๏ธShe's in a stew.
โช๏ธShe's upset.
โ๏ธHe's the top banana.
โช๏ธHe's the headman.
โ๏ธHe's the salt of the earth.
โช๏ธHe's a very good person.
โ๏ธShe's worth her salt.
โช๏ธShe's a valuable employee.
โ๏ธThey're two peas in a pod.
โช๏ธIf you see one you see the other.
โ๏ธI'm nuts about you.
โช๏ธI'm in love with you.
โ๏ธIt's a piece of cake.
โช๏ธIt's quite simple.
โ๏ธYou can't have your cake and eat it too.
โช๏ธYou can't use it and save it.
โ๏ธHe's a real ham.
โช๏ธHe's just an actor (a bad actor.)
โ๏ธIt's a hard nut to crack.
โช๏ธIt's a difficult problem to solve.
โ๏ธHe's a bad egg.
โช๏ธHe cannot be trusted.
โ๏ธWe need to break the ice.
โช๏ธEveryone's a little tense - lets be friendly.
โ๏ธWe'll get a baker's dozen.
โช๏ธWe'll get 13 items (one extra.)
โ๏ธHe's got a finger in every pie.
โช๏ธHe has many deals going.
โ๏ธYou'll have to take potluck.
โช๏ธBe happy with what we have on hand.
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๐Learn English Confidentiality๐
1. Listen and repeat
We all have a favorite movie, television show or even YouTube channel. But instead of just watching them silently, listen carefully to what the characters or hosts are saying and repeat the dialogue that interests you. Go ahead and pause, rewind and listen to the lines several times if you must. Or better yet, turn on the English subtitles setting to help you identify each word. This is a fun way of practicing both your listening and speaking skills with materials that are both enjoyable and entertaining.
2. Find a friend
Itโs always difficult to practice by yourself, especially when it comes to improving your speaking skills. Therefore, find a likeminded group of friends or classmates who shares your goal of becoming more confident in using English. Get together and implement the โEnglish Onlyโ rule while you hang out, meaning that everyone must only speak English for the next hour or two. With such a support system, youโll feel more secured to open up and speak English without being hampered by insecurities.
3. Read out loud
Whether you prefer a novel or a piece of non-fiction text, spend at least 30 minutes every day reading, and then another 30 minutes reading out loud. This is a great way of developing your reading skills while practicing pronunciation as well as intonation of various words and lengths of sentences. If you are unsure of how to pronounce a specific word, simply consult a learnerโs dictionary, Google or YouTube. But donโt get too caught up on the details of every single word you donโt understand. The point of this exercise is to enhance your confidence in speaking, and reading out loud allows you to practice pronunciation in the privacy and comfort of your own home/room.
4. Donโt be afraid of making mistakes
Remember: itโs okay to make mistakes. If you find yourself stumbling across long or complicated words, simply stop and give yourself a few seconds to breathe, then continue speaking. The fact that youโre communicating in a language that is not your mother tongue is reason enough for your to be proud of your accomplishments.
As with every difficult task, the key to speaking English with confidence is to practice, practice and practice some more. Be consistent in your language journey and make sure to set aside some time every day to speak English!
Study well ,and have an ice cream
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1. Listen and repeat
We all have a favorite movie, television show or even YouTube channel. But instead of just watching them silently, listen carefully to what the characters or hosts are saying and repeat the dialogue that interests you. Go ahead and pause, rewind and listen to the lines several times if you must. Or better yet, turn on the English subtitles setting to help you identify each word. This is a fun way of practicing both your listening and speaking skills with materials that are both enjoyable and entertaining.
2. Find a friend
Itโs always difficult to practice by yourself, especially when it comes to improving your speaking skills. Therefore, find a likeminded group of friends or classmates who shares your goal of becoming more confident in using English. Get together and implement the โEnglish Onlyโ rule while you hang out, meaning that everyone must only speak English for the next hour or two. With such a support system, youโll feel more secured to open up and speak English without being hampered by insecurities.
3. Read out loud
Whether you prefer a novel or a piece of non-fiction text, spend at least 30 minutes every day reading, and then another 30 minutes reading out loud. This is a great way of developing your reading skills while practicing pronunciation as well as intonation of various words and lengths of sentences. If you are unsure of how to pronounce a specific word, simply consult a learnerโs dictionary, Google or YouTube. But donโt get too caught up on the details of every single word you donโt understand. The point of this exercise is to enhance your confidence in speaking, and reading out loud allows you to practice pronunciation in the privacy and comfort of your own home/room.
4. Donโt be afraid of making mistakes
Remember: itโs okay to make mistakes. If you find yourself stumbling across long or complicated words, simply stop and give yourself a few seconds to breathe, then continue speaking. The fact that youโre communicating in a language that is not your mother tongue is reason enough for your to be proud of your accomplishments.
As with every difficult task, the key to speaking English with confidence is to practice, practice and practice some more. Be consistent in your language journey and make sure to set aside some time every day to speak English!
Study well ,and have an ice cream
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Question ppl ask me often
How can I improve my writing skills?
Here is my reply
Improving your writing skills is a valuable endeavor that can benefit you in many areas of life. Here are several strategies you can use to become a better writer:
1. Read Regularly:
- Diverse Materials: Read a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, journalism, and academic papers. This exposes you to different styles and vocabularies.
- Analyzing: Pay attention to how authors construct sentences, develop ideas, and build arguments. Reflect on what makes their writing effective or ineffective.
2. Write Daily:
- Journaling: Keep a daily journal to practice writing regularly. It doesnโt have to be formal; the goal is to make writing a habit.
- Prompts: Use writing prompts to challenge yourself and spark creativity. Websites and books often offer daily prompts.
3. Learn the Basics:
- Grammar and Syntax: Brush up on grammar and syntax rules. Resources like "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White can be very useful.
- Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary through reading and using tools like a thesaurus.
4. Seek Feedback:
- Peer Review: Share your writing with friends, colleagues, or writing groups to get constructive feedback.
- Professional Feedback: Consider hiring a writing coach or taking a writing course.
5. Revise and Edit:
- Multiple Drafts: Donโt be afraid to write multiple drafts. Revision is a crucial part of the writing process.
- Editing: Learn to edit your work critically. Look for clarity, coherence, conciseness, and correctness.
6. Study Writing Techniques:
- Workshops and Courses: Enroll in writing workshops or online courses. Websites like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer courses on various aspects of writing.
- Books on Writing: Read books about writing, such as "On Writing" by Stephen King or "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott.
7. Practice Different Styles:
- Genres: Experiment with different genres (e.g., poetry, essays, short stories, technical writing) to find your strengths and preferences.
- Perspectives: Write from different perspectives and in various voices to develop versatility.
8. Use Writing Tools:
- Software: Use tools like Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, or ProWritingAid to help with grammar and style.
- Outlining: Use outlining tools to organize your thoughts before you start writing.
9. Stay Motivated:
- Set Goals: Set specific, achievable writing goals (e.g., write 500 words a day, complete a short story in a month).
- Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress to stay motivated.
10. Read Aloud:
- Hearing Your Writing: Reading your work aloud can help you catch errors and awkward phrasing that you might miss when reading silently.
Improving your writing skills is a continuous process, and persistence is key. By integrating these strategies into your routine, you'll gradually become a more confident and effective writer.
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How can I improve my writing skills?
Here is my reply
Improving your writing skills is a valuable endeavor that can benefit you in many areas of life. Here are several strategies you can use to become a better writer:
1. Read Regularly:
- Diverse Materials: Read a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, journalism, and academic papers. This exposes you to different styles and vocabularies.
- Analyzing: Pay attention to how authors construct sentences, develop ideas, and build arguments. Reflect on what makes their writing effective or ineffective.
2. Write Daily:
- Journaling: Keep a daily journal to practice writing regularly. It doesnโt have to be formal; the goal is to make writing a habit.
- Prompts: Use writing prompts to challenge yourself and spark creativity. Websites and books often offer daily prompts.
3. Learn the Basics:
- Grammar and Syntax: Brush up on grammar and syntax rules. Resources like "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White can be very useful.
- Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary through reading and using tools like a thesaurus.
4. Seek Feedback:
- Peer Review: Share your writing with friends, colleagues, or writing groups to get constructive feedback.
- Professional Feedback: Consider hiring a writing coach or taking a writing course.
5. Revise and Edit:
- Multiple Drafts: Donโt be afraid to write multiple drafts. Revision is a crucial part of the writing process.
- Editing: Learn to edit your work critically. Look for clarity, coherence, conciseness, and correctness.
6. Study Writing Techniques:
- Workshops and Courses: Enroll in writing workshops or online courses. Websites like Coursera, Udemy, and edX offer courses on various aspects of writing.
- Books on Writing: Read books about writing, such as "On Writing" by Stephen King or "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott.
7. Practice Different Styles:
- Genres: Experiment with different genres (e.g., poetry, essays, short stories, technical writing) to find your strengths and preferences.
- Perspectives: Write from different perspectives and in various voices to develop versatility.
8. Use Writing Tools:
- Software: Use tools like Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, or ProWritingAid to help with grammar and style.
- Outlining: Use outlining tools to organize your thoughts before you start writing.
9. Stay Motivated:
- Set Goals: Set specific, achievable writing goals (e.g., write 500 words a day, complete a short story in a month).
- Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress to stay motivated.
10. Read Aloud:
- Hearing Your Writing: Reading your work aloud can help you catch errors and awkward phrasing that you might miss when reading silently.
Improving your writing skills is a continuous process, and persistence is key. By integrating these strategies into your routine, you'll gradually become a more confident and effective writer.
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Normal Vs Advanced English
๐ Give me more details.
๐
๐ Calm down.
๐
๐ You've to decide.
๐
๐ Nice car!
๐
๐ I'm tired.
๐
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๐ Give me more details.
๐
Fill me in.๐ Calm down.
๐
Put yourself together.๐ You've to decide.
๐
You've to make up your mind.๐ Nice car!
๐
Nice ride!๐ I'm tired.
๐
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Most Common English idioms
โ๏ธIt's just puppy love.
โช๏ธIt is just infatuation.
โ๏ธPut on your thinking cap.
โช๏ธGive this some serious thought.
โ๏ธLet's put our cards on the table.
โช๏ธLet's be honest with each other.
โ๏ธYou put the cart before the horse.
โช๏ธPut first things first.
โ๏ธThat will put a feather in his cap.
โช๏ธThis will be a credit to him.
โ๏ธDon't put all your eggs in one basket.
โช๏ธDon't depend on just one thing.
โ๏ธIt's raining cats and dogs.
โช๏ธIt is a heavy rain.
โ๏ธYou've got to read between the lines.
โช๏ธLook at what they mean not what they say.
โ๏ธThat rings the bell.
โช๏ธNow I remember.
โ๏ธDon't rob the cradle.
โช๏ธShe's too young for you.
โ๏ธHe'll just rock the boat.
โช๏ธHe will get everyone upset.
โ๏ธWe've got lots of red tape.
โช๏ธAll the government regulations are difficult.
โ๏ธIt's just a rip off.
โช๏ธThey will cheat you.
โ๏ธHe rubs me the wrong way.
โช๏ธI do not like his attitude.
โ๏ธAs a rule of thumb I refuse.
โช๏ธGenerally I refuse.
โ๏ธIt's pretty run down.
โช๏ธIt is in bad condition.
โ๏ธHe needs a security blanket.
โช๏ธHe always needs reassurance.
โ๏ธSeeing is believing.
โช๏ธI only believe what I can see.
โ๏ธThat'll separate the men from the boys.
โช๏ธWe will find out who is serious.
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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โ๏ธIt's just puppy love.
โช๏ธIt is just infatuation.
โ๏ธPut on your thinking cap.
โช๏ธGive this some serious thought.
โ๏ธLet's put our cards on the table.
โช๏ธLet's be honest with each other.
โ๏ธYou put the cart before the horse.
โช๏ธPut first things first.
โ๏ธThat will put a feather in his cap.
โช๏ธThis will be a credit to him.
โ๏ธDon't put all your eggs in one basket.
โช๏ธDon't depend on just one thing.
โ๏ธIt's raining cats and dogs.
โช๏ธIt is a heavy rain.
โ๏ธYou've got to read between the lines.
โช๏ธLook at what they mean not what they say.
โ๏ธThat rings the bell.
โช๏ธNow I remember.
โ๏ธDon't rob the cradle.
โช๏ธShe's too young for you.
โ๏ธHe'll just rock the boat.
โช๏ธHe will get everyone upset.
โ๏ธWe've got lots of red tape.
โช๏ธAll the government regulations are difficult.
โ๏ธIt's just a rip off.
โช๏ธThey will cheat you.
โ๏ธHe rubs me the wrong way.
โช๏ธI do not like his attitude.
โ๏ธAs a rule of thumb I refuse.
โช๏ธGenerally I refuse.
โ๏ธIt's pretty run down.
โช๏ธIt is in bad condition.
โ๏ธHe needs a security blanket.
โช๏ธHe always needs reassurance.
โ๏ธSeeing is believing.
โช๏ธI only believe what I can see.
โ๏ธThat'll separate the men from the boys.
โช๏ธWe will find out who is serious.
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Different ways to say - BIG
๐ฆ Large
๐ณ Huge
๐ช Giant
๐ฆ Hefty
๐ฆง Gigantic
๐ฆ Sizeable
๐ Colossal
๐ฆ Massive
๐ฆ Immense
๐ณ Enormous
๐ Monstrous
๐ Humongous
๐ฆ Tremendous
๐ฆ Considerable
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๐ฆ Large
๐ณ Huge
๐ช Giant
๐ฆ Hefty
๐ฆง Gigantic
๐ฆ Sizeable
๐ Colossal
๐ฆ Massive
๐ฆ Immense
๐ณ Enormous
๐ Monstrous
๐ Humongous
๐ฆ Tremendous
๐ฆ Considerable
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Stop and smell the roses ๐บ
Meaning:
To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
Example: ๐น
Slow down. Stop and smell the roses now and then.
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Meaning:
To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
Example: ๐น
Slow down. Stop and smell the roses now and then.
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chop or chop up (verb)
โป๏ธ to cut into small pieces with a sharp knife
โ๏ธ It's easy to cut yourself when chopping onions, so be careful.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
cook (verb)
โป๏ธ to prepare food for eating
โ๏ธ What are you cooking for dinner?
โใฐโฐใฐโ
cookbook or cookery book (noun)
โป๏ธ a book of recipes, often with pictures
โ๏ธ Can I borrow that cookbook with all the Asian recipes?
โใฐโฐใฐโ
dice (verb)
โป๏ธ to cut food into small cubes or squares
โ๏ธ Dice the carrots and potatoes and add them to the soup.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
dish (noun)
โป๏ธ food that's cooked in a certain way
โ๏ธ My favourite Indian dish is vegetable curry.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
fry (verb)
โป๏ธ to cook food in hot oil, butter or fat
โ๏ธ Heat some olive oil in a frying pan and then add the diced tomatoes.
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โป๏ธ to cut into small pieces with a sharp knife
โ๏ธ It's easy to cut yourself when chopping onions, so be careful.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
cook (verb)
โป๏ธ to prepare food for eating
โ๏ธ What are you cooking for dinner?
โใฐโฐใฐโ
cookbook or cookery book (noun)
โป๏ธ a book of recipes, often with pictures
โ๏ธ Can I borrow that cookbook with all the Asian recipes?
โใฐโฐใฐโ
dice (verb)
โป๏ธ to cut food into small cubes or squares
โ๏ธ Dice the carrots and potatoes and add them to the soup.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
dish (noun)
โป๏ธ food that's cooked in a certain way
โ๏ธ My favourite Indian dish is vegetable curry.
โใฐโฐใฐโ
fry (verb)
โป๏ธ to cook food in hot oil, butter or fat
โ๏ธ Heat some olive oil in a frying pan and then add the diced tomatoes.
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๐ Had better
๐ธ We use "had better" to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do. The verb form is always "had", not "have". We normally shorten it to "โd better" in informal situations. It is followed by the infinitive without to:
โ Synonym: Should
๐ Examples:
๐ You had better discuss this issue with Bruno.
๐ Itโs five oโclock. Iโd better go now before the traffic gets too bad.
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๐ธ We use "had better" to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do. The verb form is always "had", not "have". We normally shorten it to "โd better" in informal situations. It is followed by the infinitive without to:
โ Synonym: Should
๐ Examples:
๐ You had better discuss this issue with Bruno.
๐ Itโs five oโclock. Iโd better go now before the traffic gets too bad.
โโโโโโโโโโ
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