Hii Rob's here to test your coffee knowledge 🌚☕️! ...
Can you name these items of vocabulary before he does? ...
Grab a cup of coffee (and a biscuit?) and test yourself! ☕️🍪 ...

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She doesn't know who I am :)


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Reminder:
From this moment on, put yourself first.
Start a relationship with yourself. Focus on loving, respecting, cherishing, and admiring you first. Because when you love yourself, you won’t tolerate mistreatment—you will set boundaries! ...

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We love cake! Do you love this idiom? 🍰
Can you think of any times when you were able to have your cake and eat it?⁠🌚☕️! ...
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If you like cake, you might like another dessert-related idiom - click our link in bio to learn it!
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Youssra: Hey Malak! You won’t believe what happened today.
Malak: Don’t keep me waiting — what is it?
Youssra: I finally passed my driving test!
Malak: That’s amazing! Congrats, girl!
Youssra: Thanks! And the icing on the cake? My dad surprised me with a second-hand car.
Malak: No way! That’s literally the best news ever. You totally had your cake and ate it too!
Youssra: I know! I didn’t expect both things to happen at once.
Malak: Was the test hard though? I heard it’s super stressful.
Youssra: Honestly? It was a piece of cake. I was nervous, but everything went smoothly.
Malak: You make it sound so easy. I think I’d panic.
Youssra: Come on, don’t sugarcoat your fear — you’ve been practicing for weeks!
Malak: That’s true, but still... I don’t trust myself under pressure.
Youssra: You’ve got this. You're more capable than you think.
Malak: Aww, thanks cupcake. You’re always so encouraging.
Youssra: That’s what friends are for! Speaking of cupcakes... want to grab dessert later?
Malak: Yes please! You know I’ve got a sweet tooth.
Youssra: Haha, of course. Let’s celebrate with something ridiculously sugary.

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Idioms Used & Their Meanings:

1. The icing on the cake – Something that makes a good situation even better.


2. Have your cake and eat it too – To get two good things at the same time, usually considered impossible.


3. A piece of cake – Something very easy.


4. Sugarcoat (something) – To make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it really is.


5. Cupcake – A term of endearment for someone sweet or loved.


6. Sweet tooth – A strong liking for sweet foods or desserts.


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Thinking or Feeling?


Xenalia: Noor, I really admire how sensible you are. You always think things through before jumping in. I, on the other hand, wear my heart on my sleeve.

Noor: That’s sweet, Xenalia. But being sensitive isn't a bad thing. It means you care deeply, and that’s rare these days. Still, I try to keep a level head when emotions run high.

Xenalia: I wish I could be like that. Sometimes I cry over spilled milk—literally and emotionally.

Noor: Hey, don’t beat yourself up. Everyone handles things differently. You have a heart of gold. Just don’t let people walk all over you.

Xenalia: Thanks, Noor. I guess I need to learn to take things with a grain of salt. Not every word should hit me like a ton of bricks.

Noor: Exactly. And remember, even the most sensible person needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes ...

Idioms & Their Meanings:

1. Wear my heart on my sleeve – Show emotions openly.

2. Keep a level head – Stay calm and sensible during difficult situations.

3. Cry over spilled milk – Be upset about something that can't be undone.

4. Don’t beat yourself up – Don’t blame or criticize yourself too harshly.

5. Heart of gold – A kind and generous nature.

6. Walk all over you – Take advantage of someone's kindness or sensitivity.

7. Take things with a grain of salt – Don’t take things too seriously or literally.

8. Hit me like a ton of bricks – Affect me strongly or suddenly.

9. A shoulder to cry on – Someone who listens and offers comfort.

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Here’s a great idiom to use when someone’s angry about something! For example, ‘Maria’s having a bad day. She’s behind with her work and she’s got a bee in her bonnet about today’s parking arrangements.’ Do you have a similar idiom in your language?⁣ 🐝 ✨ ...
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Cool Idioms for Hot Days 🐝✨ ..

Youssra: Ugh, it’s so hot today! I feel like I’m melting.
Mariam: Tell me about it! It’s boiling hot out there.
Youssra: And to make things worse, the bus was late, so I had to walk in the sun. Now I’m completely hot under the collar.
Mariam: Oh no! And you already had a bee in your bonnet about the air conditioner not working at the office.
Youssra: Exactly! It’s like everything is against me today.
Mariam: Well, let’s grab some iced coffee. Maybe we can chill out before we go back.
Youssra: Good idea. I definitely need to cool down — both my body and my mood!

Idioms & Meanings :

Bee in your bonnet – To be angry or upset about something and keep thinking about it.

Boiling hot – Extremely hot weather.

Hot under the collar – Angry or annoyed.

Chill out – To relax and calm down.

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Are you feeling tired? Do you need a short sleep to boost your energy levels? What word do British people say instead of ‘short sleep’? ✨
MORE: Learn how important sleep is AND expand your vocabulary by clicking the link in our bio.⁣
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Hey guys! 🌙✨
Ramadan Kareem! I’ve honestly missed you all a lot. It feels so good to be back here with you! Let’s start with a quick and fun English tip today :
Do you find the words ‘number’ and ‘amount’ confusing? Don’t worry! Andrew is here with a VERY quick tip for you . Read it and then choose the correct answer to the quiz question below. We’ll tell you the answer later! :) ...

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