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Let's Burst Your Bubble! π
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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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π17β€11π5π±2π₯1
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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π21π₯°5β€3π₯2π1π1π1
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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π12β€11π₯3π1π1
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
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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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.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about"
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π19β€14π1
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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π20β€11π₯°2π2π¨2
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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π15β€10π2
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
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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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
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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π30π€4β€1π1
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.
π€For example β¬οΈ
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
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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π19β€7
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
Answer: βThat's okay; better late than never.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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π pull someone's leg
πMeaning
deceive someone playfully; tease someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"getting marriedβare you pulling my leg?"
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πMeaning
deceive someone playfully; tease someone.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"getting marriedβare you pulling my leg?"
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π21β€6π3
π turn a blind eye
πMeaning
pretend not to notice.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"please, don't turn a blind eye to what is happening"
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πMeaning
pretend not to notice.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"please, don't turn a blind eye to what is happening"
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π15β€11π₯3π3
π beat the rush
πMeaning
to get there first
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.
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πMeaning
to get there first
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£I always do my shopping early to beat the rush.
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π22β€5π₯°4
π raise Cain
πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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πMeaning
Behave in a rowdy or disruptive way
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
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π8β€7π6π₯3
π break a leg!
πMeaning
good luck!
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"Remember, the show must go on! Good luck and break a leg!"
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πMeaning
good luck!
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"Remember, the show must go on! Good luck and break a leg!"
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π wet behind the ears
πMeaning
lacking experience; immature.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"he's a nice young fellow but a bit wet behind the ears"
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πMeaning
lacking experience; immature.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£"he's a nice young fellow but a bit wet behind the ears"
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π take a powder
πMeaning
depart quickly, especially in order to avoid a difficult situation.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£When he saw the police coming, the thief decided to take a powder.β
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πMeaning
depart quickly, especially in order to avoid a difficult situation.
π€For example β¬οΈ
π£When he saw the police coming, the thief decided to take a powder.β
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