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When you skip English lessons π (part 12)
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Have You Ever Cracked The Whip? π€π³
β¨ Ever heard someone say 'crack the whip'? This idiom is all about being in charge and getting things done! πͺ Watch this quick reel to learn how to use it in your everyday conversations.
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β¨ Ever heard someone say 'crack the whip'? This idiom is all about being in charge and getting things done! πͺ Watch this quick reel to learn how to use it in your everyday conversations.
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What does "Bob's your uncle" mean?
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When you skip English lessons π (part 16)
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Do you have this idiom in your language βTake a rain checkβ? If so let us know how you say it in the comments!
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Let's Burst Your Bubble! π
Follow for daily English tips.
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Follow for daily English tips.
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When you skip English lessons π (part 18)
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π ignorance is bliss
πMeaning
if you do not know about something, you do not worry about it.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£What's the point in knowing about all these problems if we can't do anything about them? Sometimes ignorance is bliss, you know.
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πMeaning
if you do not know about something, you do not worry about it.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£What's the point in knowing about all these problems if we can't do anything about them? Sometimes ignorance is bliss, you know.
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π that ship has sailed
πMeaning
used in reference to an opportunity that has passed or a situation that can no longer be changed.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"we're good friends but I don't think we'll ever be anything more to each otherβthat ship has sailed"
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πMeaning
used in reference to an opportunity that has passed or a situation that can no longer be changed.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"we're good friends but I don't think we'll ever be anything more to each otherβthat ship has sailed"
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π Wrap your head around something
πMeaning
Understand something complicated
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Kate is willing to pay full price for an expensive handbag, but I just can't wrap my head around that.
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πMeaning
Understand something complicated
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Kate is willing to pay full price for an expensive handbag, but I just can't wrap my head around that.
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π Cut to the chase
πMeaning
When somebody tells you to cut to the chase, it means that youβve been talking too long and you need to get to the point. Be careful how you use this idiom; it could be rude or disrespectful if used with someone like a boss or teacher.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Hi, guys. We donβt have much time here, so Iβm going to cut to the chase.
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πMeaning
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π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Hi, guys. We donβt have much time here, so Iβm going to cut to the chase.
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π bent out of shape
πMeaning
angry or agitated.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about"
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πMeaning
angry or agitated.
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π£"it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about"
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π down-to-earth
πMeaning
with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"a down-to-earth view of marriage"
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πMeaning
with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"a down-to-earth view of marriage"
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π A man of his words
πMeaning
A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.
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πMeaning
A man who keeps promises, who can be trusted
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£If you were a man of your word, you would be on time.
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π go-getter
πMeaning
If someone is a go-getter, they are very energetic and eager to succeed.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"they went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing"
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πMeaning
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π£"they went to great lengths to select a team of go-getters willing to learn about the latest in high-tech manufacturing"
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π a ballpark figure | a ballpark estimate
πMeaning
If you give a ballpark figure or a ballpark estimate, you give a number which you think is fairly close to the actual one.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£We don't know the exact cost, but a ballpark figure would be around six million dollars.
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πMeaning
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π£We don't know the exact cost, but a ballpark figure would be around six million dollars.
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π go with the flow
πMeaning
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Just relax and go with the flow!
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πMeaning
be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
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π£Just relax and go with the flow!
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π take the wind out of someone's sails
πMeaning
frustrate someone by unexpectedly anticipating an action or remark.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I was all ready to tell him that the relationship was over when he greeted me with a big bunch of flowers - that took the wind out of my sails.
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πMeaning
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π better late than never
πMeaning
doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic.β
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πMeaning
doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£Sorry I was late for the meeting today; I got stuck in traffic.β
Answer: βThat's okay; better late than never.β
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