A storm in a teacup;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that a lot of fuss about something unimportant.
๐ฐ57. *To flood the market;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to produce and a sell a large number of one type of thing, so that its price goes down.
๐ฐ58. *To be flooded with something;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to receive so many letters or inquiries that you cannot deal with all of them.
๐ฐ59. *Dogs โ and โ pony show:*
โฆ๏ธIt is used in movements to attract someoneโs attention.
๐ฐ60. *Fight like cat and dog:*
โฆ๏ธWe can use this phrase when we want to indicate fighting like a cat and dog.
๐ฐ61. *The tail wags the dog:*
โฆ๏ธ It means that the most insignificant part affects the most important part.
๐ฐ62. *Every man and his dog:*
โฆ๏ธIt refers to a large number of people. If we want to talk about a very crowded environment, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ63. *Go to the dogs:*
โฆ๏ธWhen we want to indicate the infamous phrase in a sentence, we should use the phrase โgo to the dogsโ.
๐ฐ64. *My dogs are barking:*
โฆ๏ธIt means moving feet or walking until you get tired. Our feet hurt from standing for a long time and we can express this with this phrase.
๐ฐ65. *Spin doctor:*
โฆ๏ธThis phrase can be used to name news referring specialists or pro-government people.
๐ฐ66. *Politically correct:*
โฆ๏ธ Political correctness of all work done has been accepted.
๐ฐ67. *Witch hunt:*
โฆ๏ธ It is a smear policy applied against opposing ideas in power.
๐ฐ68. *(Commit) Political suicide:*
โฆ๏ธ These men are putting their political lives at risk.
๐ฐ69. *Caught red โ handed:*
โฆ๏ธ He was caught red-handed last night, we watched family television in the evening.
๐ฐ70. *Five โ finger discount:*
โฆ๏ธIf we talk about a shop theft, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ71. *Foul play:*
โฆ๏ธWhen we are talking about assassination, murder or games that donโt follow the rules, we can use this idiom.
๐ฐ72. *Stick it to the plan:*
โฆ๏ธThis time we must stick to this plan, guys, please be careful everyone.
๐ฐ73. *A Shot across the bow:*
โฆ๏ธIf you talk about firing a warning, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ74. *Pin someone down on something:*
โฆ๏ธ We can use this phrase when asking someone to give an exact answer on a topic.
๐ฐ75. *A Fish Story:*
โฆ๏ธUsed for people who fail, incompetent, thoughtless and lie in the face of a job, event or situation.
๐ฐ76. *The Cat Would Eat Fish But Would Not Wet Her Feet:*
โฆ๏ธRefers to stress, stress, and willingness to take risks to get what you want.
๐ฐ77. *Big Fish In A Small Pond:*
โฆ๏ธIt is used to describe a situation where a person has much more knowledge, experience, power, influence or experience than other people in a small group.
๐ฐ78. *Fish Out of Water:*
โฆ๏ธThis phrase is used for people who suddenly enter an unknown environment.
๐ฐ79. *Fish Memory* :
โฆ๏ธIt is a phrase that means having a very weak momery and forgetting it quickly.
๐ฐ80. *A different kettle of fish:*
โฆ๏ธA statement used to describe a different topic or event than any other subject mentioned earlier. The origin of this statement dates back to the early 1700s, and its literal meaning is uncertain. Maybe if you are out of fishing and put the fish you caught in a kettle, you might think that each kettle you collect should be different from the last one.
๐ฐ81. *Of the night (At all hours):*
โฆ๏ธIt means very late, all the time of the night.
๐ฐ82. *All bets are off:*
โฆ๏ธIndicates that all bets on the tender are closed.
๐ฐ83. *Blow smoke:*
โฆ๏ธ This statement means that a person exaggerates things more than they should be and makes them look like they are doing a job they cannot do.
๐ฐ84. *To make matters worse:*
โฆ๏ธA statement that an event that is in a bad condition has become worse.
๐ฐ85. *At each otherโs throats:*
โฆ๏ธIt means that people fight and argue with each other in the face of an event, situation and action.
๐ฐ86. *About time:*
โฆ๏ธ An idiom that describes the upcoming and even passing time.
๐ฐ87. *Easy-going:*
โฆ๏ธIt means tolerant, easy to understand and naive.
๐ฐ88. *Enough is enough:*
โฆ๏ธThis statement means that it should not be enough and more. It is generally said when a certain situation is sufficient.
๐ฐ89.
โฆ๏ธmeans that a lot of fuss about something unimportant.
๐ฐ57. *To flood the market;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to produce and a sell a large number of one type of thing, so that its price goes down.
๐ฐ58. *To be flooded with something;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to receive so many letters or inquiries that you cannot deal with all of them.
๐ฐ59. *Dogs โ and โ pony show:*
โฆ๏ธIt is used in movements to attract someoneโs attention.
๐ฐ60. *Fight like cat and dog:*
โฆ๏ธWe can use this phrase when we want to indicate fighting like a cat and dog.
๐ฐ61. *The tail wags the dog:*
โฆ๏ธ It means that the most insignificant part affects the most important part.
๐ฐ62. *Every man and his dog:*
โฆ๏ธIt refers to a large number of people. If we want to talk about a very crowded environment, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ63. *Go to the dogs:*
โฆ๏ธWhen we want to indicate the infamous phrase in a sentence, we should use the phrase โgo to the dogsโ.
๐ฐ64. *My dogs are barking:*
โฆ๏ธIt means moving feet or walking until you get tired. Our feet hurt from standing for a long time and we can express this with this phrase.
๐ฐ65. *Spin doctor:*
โฆ๏ธThis phrase can be used to name news referring specialists or pro-government people.
๐ฐ66. *Politically correct:*
โฆ๏ธ Political correctness of all work done has been accepted.
๐ฐ67. *Witch hunt:*
โฆ๏ธ It is a smear policy applied against opposing ideas in power.
๐ฐ68. *(Commit) Political suicide:*
โฆ๏ธ These men are putting their political lives at risk.
๐ฐ69. *Caught red โ handed:*
โฆ๏ธ He was caught red-handed last night, we watched family television in the evening.
๐ฐ70. *Five โ finger discount:*
โฆ๏ธIf we talk about a shop theft, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ71. *Foul play:*
โฆ๏ธWhen we are talking about assassination, murder or games that donโt follow the rules, we can use this idiom.
๐ฐ72. *Stick it to the plan:*
โฆ๏ธThis time we must stick to this plan, guys, please be careful everyone.
๐ฐ73. *A Shot across the bow:*
โฆ๏ธIf you talk about firing a warning, we can use this phrase.
๐ฐ74. *Pin someone down on something:*
โฆ๏ธ We can use this phrase when asking someone to give an exact answer on a topic.
๐ฐ75. *A Fish Story:*
โฆ๏ธUsed for people who fail, incompetent, thoughtless and lie in the face of a job, event or situation.
๐ฐ76. *The Cat Would Eat Fish But Would Not Wet Her Feet:*
โฆ๏ธRefers to stress, stress, and willingness to take risks to get what you want.
๐ฐ77. *Big Fish In A Small Pond:*
โฆ๏ธIt is used to describe a situation where a person has much more knowledge, experience, power, influence or experience than other people in a small group.
๐ฐ78. *Fish Out of Water:*
โฆ๏ธThis phrase is used for people who suddenly enter an unknown environment.
๐ฐ79. *Fish Memory* :
โฆ๏ธIt is a phrase that means having a very weak momery and forgetting it quickly.
๐ฐ80. *A different kettle of fish:*
โฆ๏ธA statement used to describe a different topic or event than any other subject mentioned earlier. The origin of this statement dates back to the early 1700s, and its literal meaning is uncertain. Maybe if you are out of fishing and put the fish you caught in a kettle, you might think that each kettle you collect should be different from the last one.
๐ฐ81. *Of the night (At all hours):*
โฆ๏ธIt means very late, all the time of the night.
๐ฐ82. *All bets are off:*
โฆ๏ธIndicates that all bets on the tender are closed.
๐ฐ83. *Blow smoke:*
โฆ๏ธ This statement means that a person exaggerates things more than they should be and makes them look like they are doing a job they cannot do.
๐ฐ84. *To make matters worse:*
โฆ๏ธA statement that an event that is in a bad condition has become worse.
๐ฐ85. *At each otherโs throats:*
โฆ๏ธIt means that people fight and argue with each other in the face of an event, situation and action.
๐ฐ86. *About time:*
โฆ๏ธ An idiom that describes the upcoming and even passing time.
๐ฐ87. *Easy-going:*
โฆ๏ธIt means tolerant, easy to understand and naive.
๐ฐ88. *Enough is enough:*
โฆ๏ธThis statement means that it should not be enough and more. It is generally said when a certain situation is sufficient.
๐ฐ89.
*Money talks:*
โฆ๏ธIn a case, it means a statement stating that the money has more money.
โฆ๏ธIn a case, it means a statement stating that the money has more money.
โจ *IDIOM* โจ
๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธ Idioms or idiomatic expressions are known as sentence combinations that have different meanings rather than separate meanings of individual words. It has idiomatic meanings that are symbolic and figurative. Many people find it difficult to understand idioms because of their idiomatic meanings.
Here are 100 idioms and their meanings
๐ฐ1. *Cheapskate:*
โฆ๏ธsomeone who hates to spend money
๐ฐ2. *Joined at the hip:*
โฆ๏ธ to be exceptionally close to someone
๐ฐ3. *Elbow grease:*
โฆ๏ธ hard physical effort
๐ฐ4. *Oddball:*
โฆ๏ธa weirdo or a strange person
๐ฐ5. *Down-To-Earth:*
โฆ๏ธsensible and realistic
๐ฐ6. *Go-Getter:*
โฆ๏ธa person who is active, energetic, and has the initiative to pursue the things they want.
๐ฐ7. *Break a leg:*
โฆ๏ธgood luck
๐ฐ8. *Cutting corners:*
โฆ๏ธ something poorly in order to save time or money
๐ฐ9. *Hang in there:*
โฆ๏ธDonโt give up
๐ฐ10. *Pull yourself together:*
โฆ๏ธCalm down
๐ฐ11. *Red tape:*
โฆ๏ธOfficial or bureaucratic tasks
๐ฐ12. *yellow:*
โฆ๏ธ To be cowardly
๐ฐ13. *To see red:*
โฆ๏ธTo be very angry
๐ฐ14. *Black out; *
โฆ๏ธFaint
๐ฐ15. *Black and blue;*
โฆ๏ธDescribe something that is badly bruised
๐ฐ16. *Golden opportunity;*
โฆ๏ธ The perfect chance
๐ฐ17. *Have the blues;*
โฆ๏ธ Be sad or depressed
๐ฐ18. *Black sheep;*
โฆ๏ธ A person who is a disgrace to a family or group
๐ฐ19. *So far so good:*
โฆ๏ธ Things are going well so far
๐ฐ20. *A busybody:*
โฆ๏ธ always wants to know about other peopleโs private lives
๐ฐ21. *Oddball:*
โฆ๏ธ a weirdo or a strange person
๐ฐ22. *Down-To-Earth:*
โฆ๏ธ sensible and realistic
๐ฐ23. *Forty winks:*
โฆ๏ธ a short nap
๐ฐ24. *Barrel of laugh:*
โฆ๏ธ someone who is very funny
๐ฐ25. *Old as the hills:*
โฆ๏ธ some who is very old
๐ฐ26. *Black sheep;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be the outcast, odd one out, unlike the others.
๐ฐ27. *Blue once a month;*
โฆ๏ธ means that it is very rarely seen.
๐ฐ28. *Take the red eye;*
โฆ๏ธ means that a late night flight that arrives early in the morning.
๐ฐ29. *Caught red-handed;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to catch someone in the act of doing something.
๐ฐ30. *Green thumb;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be skilled at gardening.
๐ฐ31. *Gray area;*
โฆ๏ธis an unclear, undefined something.
๐ฐ32. *Green with envy;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be very jealous, envious.
๐ฐ33. *With flying colors:*
โฆ๏ธ with great or total success.
๐ฐ34. *Out of the blue;*
โฆ๏ธ means that randomly, without warning, immediately.
๐ฐ35. *White lie;*
โฆ๏ธ is a small lie that is said politely or avoiding hurting oneโs feelings.
๐ฐ36. *Pink tickling;*
โฆ๏ธ means that very pleased with the situation.
๐ฐ37. *Clean bill of health:*
โฆ๏ธReport showing that a person is healthy.
๐ฐ38. *Fit as a fiddle:*
โฆ๏ธExcellent state of health.
๐ฐ39. *In the pink of health:*
โฆ๏ธIn very good health.
๐ฐ40. *Under the weather:*
โฆ๏ธmeans that slowly unwell or in low spirits.
๐ฐ41. *Look or feel like death warmed up:*
โฆ๏ธ To look or feel very ill and tired.
๐ฐ42. *Frog in oneโs throat:*
โฆ๏ธ Difficulty in speaking because of a cough or sore throat.
๐ฐ43. *Go under the knife:*
โฆ๏ธ To have a surgery; it could also mean cosmetic surgery.
๐ฐ44. *On oneโs last legs:*
โฆ๏ธTo be very tired, ill or near to death.
๐ฐ45. *As right as rain:*
โฆ๏ธ To be in excellent health.
๐ฐ46. *Blood Is Thicker Than Water:*
โฆ๏ธFamily relationships take precedence over others.
๐ฐ47. *Brain Drain:*
โฆ๏ธDeparture of talented, well-educated individuals from a place.
๐ฐ48. *No-Brainer:*
โฆ๏ธ Something that not requires thought.
๐ฐ49. *On the Blink:*
โฆ๏ธ Not working, intermittently not working.
๐ฐ50. *Bend over Backwards:*
โฆ๏ธ You make every effort to achieve something, especially you should to be fair or helpful.
๐ฐ51. *A Hairโs Breadth:*
โฆ๏ธA very small distance or space.
๐ฐ52. *Be a Bundle of Nerves:*
โฆ๏ธSomeone who is extremely nervous.
๐ฐ53. *A storm of protest;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that a situation in which people suddenly protest about or criticize something, showing very strong feelings.
๐ฐ54. *To be under a cloud (of suspicion);*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to be suspected of doing something illegal or wrong.
๐ฐ55. *A sunny smile;*
โฆ๏ธ means that a happy and friendly smile.
๐ฐ56. *
๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธ Idioms or idiomatic expressions are known as sentence combinations that have different meanings rather than separate meanings of individual words. It has idiomatic meanings that are symbolic and figurative. Many people find it difficult to understand idioms because of their idiomatic meanings.
Here are 100 idioms and their meanings
๐ฐ1. *Cheapskate:*
โฆ๏ธsomeone who hates to spend money
๐ฐ2. *Joined at the hip:*
โฆ๏ธ to be exceptionally close to someone
๐ฐ3. *Elbow grease:*
โฆ๏ธ hard physical effort
๐ฐ4. *Oddball:*
โฆ๏ธa weirdo or a strange person
๐ฐ5. *Down-To-Earth:*
โฆ๏ธsensible and realistic
๐ฐ6. *Go-Getter:*
โฆ๏ธa person who is active, energetic, and has the initiative to pursue the things they want.
๐ฐ7. *Break a leg:*
โฆ๏ธgood luck
๐ฐ8. *Cutting corners:*
โฆ๏ธ something poorly in order to save time or money
๐ฐ9. *Hang in there:*
โฆ๏ธDonโt give up
๐ฐ10. *Pull yourself together:*
โฆ๏ธCalm down
๐ฐ11. *Red tape:*
โฆ๏ธOfficial or bureaucratic tasks
๐ฐ12. *yellow:*
โฆ๏ธ To be cowardly
๐ฐ13. *To see red:*
โฆ๏ธTo be very angry
๐ฐ14. *Black out; *
โฆ๏ธFaint
๐ฐ15. *Black and blue;*
โฆ๏ธDescribe something that is badly bruised
๐ฐ16. *Golden opportunity;*
โฆ๏ธ The perfect chance
๐ฐ17. *Have the blues;*
โฆ๏ธ Be sad or depressed
๐ฐ18. *Black sheep;*
โฆ๏ธ A person who is a disgrace to a family or group
๐ฐ19. *So far so good:*
โฆ๏ธ Things are going well so far
๐ฐ20. *A busybody:*
โฆ๏ธ always wants to know about other peopleโs private lives
๐ฐ21. *Oddball:*
โฆ๏ธ a weirdo or a strange person
๐ฐ22. *Down-To-Earth:*
โฆ๏ธ sensible and realistic
๐ฐ23. *Forty winks:*
โฆ๏ธ a short nap
๐ฐ24. *Barrel of laugh:*
โฆ๏ธ someone who is very funny
๐ฐ25. *Old as the hills:*
โฆ๏ธ some who is very old
๐ฐ26. *Black sheep;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be the outcast, odd one out, unlike the others.
๐ฐ27. *Blue once a month;*
โฆ๏ธ means that it is very rarely seen.
๐ฐ28. *Take the red eye;*
โฆ๏ธ means that a late night flight that arrives early in the morning.
๐ฐ29. *Caught red-handed;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to catch someone in the act of doing something.
๐ฐ30. *Green thumb;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be skilled at gardening.
๐ฐ31. *Gray area;*
โฆ๏ธis an unclear, undefined something.
๐ฐ32. *Green with envy;*
โฆ๏ธ means that to be very jealous, envious.
๐ฐ33. *With flying colors:*
โฆ๏ธ with great or total success.
๐ฐ34. *Out of the blue;*
โฆ๏ธ means that randomly, without warning, immediately.
๐ฐ35. *White lie;*
โฆ๏ธ is a small lie that is said politely or avoiding hurting oneโs feelings.
๐ฐ36. *Pink tickling;*
โฆ๏ธ means that very pleased with the situation.
๐ฐ37. *Clean bill of health:*
โฆ๏ธReport showing that a person is healthy.
๐ฐ38. *Fit as a fiddle:*
โฆ๏ธExcellent state of health.
๐ฐ39. *In the pink of health:*
โฆ๏ธIn very good health.
๐ฐ40. *Under the weather:*
โฆ๏ธmeans that slowly unwell or in low spirits.
๐ฐ41. *Look or feel like death warmed up:*
โฆ๏ธ To look or feel very ill and tired.
๐ฐ42. *Frog in oneโs throat:*
โฆ๏ธ Difficulty in speaking because of a cough or sore throat.
๐ฐ43. *Go under the knife:*
โฆ๏ธ To have a surgery; it could also mean cosmetic surgery.
๐ฐ44. *On oneโs last legs:*
โฆ๏ธTo be very tired, ill or near to death.
๐ฐ45. *As right as rain:*
โฆ๏ธ To be in excellent health.
๐ฐ46. *Blood Is Thicker Than Water:*
โฆ๏ธFamily relationships take precedence over others.
๐ฐ47. *Brain Drain:*
โฆ๏ธDeparture of talented, well-educated individuals from a place.
๐ฐ48. *No-Brainer:*
โฆ๏ธ Something that not requires thought.
๐ฐ49. *On the Blink:*
โฆ๏ธ Not working, intermittently not working.
๐ฐ50. *Bend over Backwards:*
โฆ๏ธ You make every effort to achieve something, especially you should to be fair or helpful.
๐ฐ51. *A Hairโs Breadth:*
โฆ๏ธA very small distance or space.
๐ฐ52. *Be a Bundle of Nerves:*
โฆ๏ธSomeone who is extremely nervous.
๐ฐ53. *A storm of protest;*
โฆ๏ธmeans that a situation in which people suddenly protest about or criticize something, showing very strong feelings.
๐ฐ54. *To be under a cloud (of suspicion);*
โฆ๏ธmeans that to be suspected of doing something illegal or wrong.
๐ฐ55. *A sunny smile;*
โฆ๏ธ means that a happy and friendly smile.
๐ฐ56. *
*Money talks:*
โฆ๏ธIn a case, it means a statement stating that the money has more money.
โฆ๏ธIn a case, it means a statement stating that the money has more money.
*Verb:- Break down*
*Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components features.*
. Analyze a specimen.
. Analyze a sentence.
. Analyze a chemical compound.
*. Make ineffective;*
Martin Luther King tried to break down racial discrimination.
*Love control of one's emotions.*
When she heard that she had not passed the exams, she lost it completely.
When her baby died, she snapped.
*Noun:- Break down*
*The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue;*
. The social dislocations resulting from government policies.
. His warning came after the breakdown of talks in London.
*A Mental or physical break down*
*A Cessation of normal operation;*
There was a power breakdown.
*An analysis into mutually exclusive categories;*
*Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components features.*
. Analyze a specimen.
. Analyze a sentence.
. Analyze a chemical compound.
*. Make ineffective;*
Martin Luther King tried to break down racial discrimination.
*Love control of one's emotions.*
When she heard that she had not passed the exams, she lost it completely.
When her baby died, she snapped.
*Noun:- Break down*
*The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue;*
. The social dislocations resulting from government policies.
. His warning came after the breakdown of talks in London.
*A Mental or physical break down*
*A Cessation of normal operation;*
There was a power breakdown.
*An analysis into mutually exclusive categories;*
*English Idioms*
๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
A blessing in disguise
Meaning: A good thing that initially seemed bad
A dime a dozen
Meaning: Something that is very common, not unique
Adding insult to injury
Meaning: To make a bad situation even worse
Beat around the bush
Meaning: Avoid sharing your true viewpoint or feelings because it is uncomfortable
Beating a dead horse
Meaning: Giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Bite the bullet
Meaning: To get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually
Best of both worlds
Meaning: The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Biting off more than you can chew
Meaning: Not having the capacity to take on a new assignment or task that is just too taxing
By the skin of your teeth
Meaning: Just barely making it
Donโt judge a book by its cover
Meaning: Not judging something by its initial appearance
Doing something at the drop of a hat
Meaning: Doing something at the moment of being asked
Donโt count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: Not to count on something happening until after itโs already happened
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Meaning: Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
Costs an arm and a leg
Meaning: Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Cutting corners
Meaning: Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Devilโs advocate
Meaning: To take the side of the counter-argument, or offer an alternative point of view
Feeling under the weather
Meaning: Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Fit as a fiddle
Meaning: Being in good health
Getting a taste of your own medicine
Meaning: Being treated the way that you have been treating others
Getting a second wind
Meaning: Having energy again after being tired
Giving the benefit of the doubt
Meaning: Believing someoneโs story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Giving someone the cold shoulder
Meaning: Ignoring someone
Going on a wild goose chase
Meaning: Doing something that is pointless
Heard it on the grapevine
Meaning: Hearing rumors about someone or something
๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
A blessing in disguise
Meaning: A good thing that initially seemed bad
A dime a dozen
Meaning: Something that is very common, not unique
Adding insult to injury
Meaning: To make a bad situation even worse
Beat around the bush
Meaning: Avoid sharing your true viewpoint or feelings because it is uncomfortable
Beating a dead horse
Meaning: Giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Bite the bullet
Meaning: To get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually
Best of both worlds
Meaning: The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Biting off more than you can chew
Meaning: Not having the capacity to take on a new assignment or task that is just too taxing
By the skin of your teeth
Meaning: Just barely making it
Donโt judge a book by its cover
Meaning: Not judging something by its initial appearance
Doing something at the drop of a hat
Meaning: Doing something at the moment of being asked
Donโt count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: Not to count on something happening until after itโs already happened
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Meaning: Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
Costs an arm and a leg
Meaning: Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Cutting corners
Meaning: Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Devilโs advocate
Meaning: To take the side of the counter-argument, or offer an alternative point of view
Feeling under the weather
Meaning: Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Fit as a fiddle
Meaning: Being in good health
Getting a taste of your own medicine
Meaning: Being treated the way that you have been treating others
Getting a second wind
Meaning: Having energy again after being tired
Giving the benefit of the doubt
Meaning: Believing someoneโs story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Giving someone the cold shoulder
Meaning: Ignoring someone
Going on a wild goose chase
Meaning: Doing something that is pointless
Heard it on the grapevine
Meaning: Hearing rumors about someone or something
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๐embark on
๐Meaning
to begin something, usually something that will be challenging and time-consuming
๐คFor example โคต๏ธ
๐ฌembark on sth After quitting her job as a teacher, Sam embarked on a new career as a clothes designer.
๐ฌembark on sth We're embarking on a campaign to encourage our young people to eat healthy food.
โNouns often used as objects with embark on: career, campaign, venture, program, policy, project, course
โ๏ธNote
A slightly more formal variation is "embark upon", which can be used to mean the same thing, and can be used in the same way.
๐Meaning
to begin something, usually something that will be challenging and time-consuming
๐คFor example โคต๏ธ
๐ฌembark on sth After quitting her job as a teacher, Sam embarked on a new career as a clothes designer.
๐ฌembark on sth We're embarking on a campaign to encourage our young people to eat healthy food.
โNouns often used as objects with embark on: career, campaign, venture, program, policy, project, course
โ๏ธNote
A slightly more formal variation is "embark upon", which can be used to mean the same thing, and can be used in the same way.
๐no holds barred
โ๐พMeaning
If something is done with no holds barred, it's done without restriction, rules or restraint.
โ๏ธFor example
๐ธThe final game was played with no holds barred. It was very rough football and the referee had a hard time keeping control of things.
๐ธThe election campaign turned into a no-holds-barred battle with each candidate trying to find information with which to damage their opponent's reputation.
โ๏ธNote
If this idiom is used before a noun, hyphens should be added, as in "a no-holds-barred contest".
โซ๏ธOrigin
From the sport of wrestling, in which certain dangerous holds are not usually allowed. But if wrestlers are in a no-holds-barred contest, there are no restrictions and they can use whatever holds they like.
โ๐พMeaning
If something is done with no holds barred, it's done without restriction, rules or restraint.
โ๏ธFor example
๐ธThe final game was played with no holds barred. It was very rough football and the referee had a hard time keeping control of things.
๐ธThe election campaign turned into a no-holds-barred battle with each candidate trying to find information with which to damage their opponent's reputation.
โ๏ธNote
If this idiom is used before a noun, hyphens should be added, as in "a no-holds-barred contest".
โซ๏ธOrigin
From the sport of wrestling, in which certain dangerous holds are not usually allowed. But if wrestlers are in a no-holds-barred contest, there are no restrictions and they can use whatever holds they like.
*Idioms*
๐to make a rod for your own back.
Definition โ๏ธto do something that causes problems for yourself
Examples
๐ฅIf she marries that loser she's just making a rod for her own back.
๐ฅIf you invite people to comment on your proposals you will just be making a rod for your own back.
๐to take a back seat.
Definition โ๏ธto allow others to take control or make decisions
Examples ๐ฅ I'm quite happy to take a back seat and let her make all the decisions.
๐ฅ The doctor recommended that I take a back seat until I have fully recovered from my illness
๐ดExplanation If you sit in the back seat of a car, you allow someone else to drive it.
โญ๏ธmend your waysโญ๏ธ
โ๏ธMeaning: If you mend your ways, you improve your behaviour and stop doing things that cause trouble.
For example:
โณ๏ธTerry had better mend his ways or Rosie will leave him forever.
โณ๏ธIt took him a long time to mend his ways, but these days Jack is a good father and husband.
๐ฏmiss the point๐ฏ
โ๏ธMeaning: If you miss the point of something you hear or read, you don't understand what it really means.
For example:
๐ฅI think you missed the point, so let me explain what I meant.
๐ฅIf she thinks it's losing the money that bothers me then she's missing the point. It's being treated like a fool that bothers me.
๐decide against
๐Meaning
to decide not to do something you were thinking of doing, or not to choose something or someone you were thinking of choosing
๐คFor example โคต๏ธ
๐ฌdecide against sth/sb We were thinking of opening an office in London, but we've decided against it because of the high cost of renting office space there.
๐ฌdecide against doing sth I'm glad to hear that you've decided against quitting your job.
๐ knackered ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฆ๐บ
โ๐พMeaning
severely damaged
โFor example
๐บMy car is knackered. I was driving home last night when it coughed and spluttered and started smoking, and then it groaned and died.
๐บMy printer was fine yesterday, but when I turned it on this morning, nothing happened. I think it's knackered.
โซ๏ธVariety
This is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
๐Don't cross your bridges before you come to them
๐คPossible meaning
Don't worry about problems before they arrive.
๐ funky
โ๐พMeaning
having strong dance rhythms
โFor example
๐บMadonna's new single has some really funky beats.
๐บWe went to a club last night and the DJ played some of the funkiest tracks we've heard in a while.
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๐to make a rod for your own back.
Definition โ๏ธto do something that causes problems for yourself
Examples
๐ฅIf she marries that loser she's just making a rod for her own back.
๐ฅIf you invite people to comment on your proposals you will just be making a rod for your own back.
๐to take a back seat.
Definition โ๏ธto allow others to take control or make decisions
Examples ๐ฅ I'm quite happy to take a back seat and let her make all the decisions.
๐ฅ The doctor recommended that I take a back seat until I have fully recovered from my illness
๐ดExplanation If you sit in the back seat of a car, you allow someone else to drive it.
โญ๏ธmend your waysโญ๏ธ
โ๏ธMeaning: If you mend your ways, you improve your behaviour and stop doing things that cause trouble.
For example:
โณ๏ธTerry had better mend his ways or Rosie will leave him forever.
โณ๏ธIt took him a long time to mend his ways, but these days Jack is a good father and husband.
๐ฏmiss the point๐ฏ
โ๏ธMeaning: If you miss the point of something you hear or read, you don't understand what it really means.
For example:
๐ฅI think you missed the point, so let me explain what I meant.
๐ฅIf she thinks it's losing the money that bothers me then she's missing the point. It's being treated like a fool that bothers me.
๐decide against
๐Meaning
to decide not to do something you were thinking of doing, or not to choose something or someone you were thinking of choosing
๐คFor example โคต๏ธ
๐ฌdecide against sth/sb We were thinking of opening an office in London, but we've decided against it because of the high cost of renting office space there.
๐ฌdecide against doing sth I'm glad to hear that you've decided against quitting your job.
๐ knackered ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฆ๐บ
โ๐พMeaning
severely damaged
โFor example
๐บMy car is knackered. I was driving home last night when it coughed and spluttered and started smoking, and then it groaned and died.
๐บMy printer was fine yesterday, but when I turned it on this morning, nothing happened. I think it's knackered.
โซ๏ธVariety
This is typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
๐Don't cross your bridges before you come to them
๐คPossible meaning
Don't worry about problems before they arrive.
๐ funky
โ๐พMeaning
having strong dance rhythms
โFor example
๐บMadonna's new single has some really funky beats.
๐บWe went to a club last night and the DJ played some of the funkiest tracks we've heard in a while.
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*Informal Abbreviations in Social Media*
*coz* = because
*Gr8* =great
*f9* = fine
*LOL* = laughing out loud/ lots of luck
*U R* =;you are
*U'R* = your
*C U* = see you
*l8r* = later
*l8* = late
*W8* = wait
*W8r* = waiter
*X u* = kiss u
*GM* = good morning
*GE* = good evenig
*2 u 2* = to u too
*WC* = welcome
*IMO* = in my opinion
*IDK* = I don't know
*ILU* = I love you
*IOU* = I owe you
*HBU* = How about u
*ASAP* = as soon as possible
*2day* = today
*2Moro* = tomorrow
*2Nite* = tonight
*ATB* = all the best
*WYATB* = wish you all the best
*B4* = before
*B4N* = before now
*BBL* = Be back later
*F2F* = face to face
*FYI* = for your information
*KIT* =:keep in touch
*HAND* = have a nice day
*MSG* = massage
*No1* = no one
*SOM1* = someone
*PLS* = please
*PCM* = please call me
*SPK* = speak
*WAN2* = want to
*XLNT* = excellent
*coz* = because
*Gr8* =great
*f9* = fine
*LOL* = laughing out loud/ lots of luck
*U R* =;you are
*U'R* = your
*C U* = see you
*l8r* = later
*l8* = late
*W8* = wait
*W8r* = waiter
*X u* = kiss u
*GM* = good morning
*GE* = good evenig
*2 u 2* = to u too
*WC* = welcome
*IMO* = in my opinion
*IDK* = I don't know
*ILU* = I love you
*IOU* = I owe you
*HBU* = How about u
*ASAP* = as soon as possible
*2day* = today
*2Moro* = tomorrow
*2Nite* = tonight
*ATB* = all the best
*WYATB* = wish you all the best
*B4* = before
*B4N* = before now
*BBL* = Be back later
*F2F* = face to face
*FYI* = for your information
*KIT* =:keep in touch
*HAND* = have a nice day
*MSG* = massage
*No1* = no one
*SOM1* = someone
*PLS* = please
*PCM* = please call me
*SPK* = speak
*WAN2* = want to
*XLNT* = excellent
*Zero Conditional*
We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):
*If + present simple, .... present simple.*
This conditional is used when the result will always happen. The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning.
*For example:*
*If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.*
(It is always true, there can't be a different result sometimes).
*If I eat peanuts, I am sick.*
(This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts).
*Examples:*
*If people eat too much, they get fat.*
*If you touch a fire, you get burned.*
*People die if they don't eat.*
*You get water if you mix hydrogen and oxygen.*
*Snakes bite if they are scared.*
*If babies are hungry, they cry*
When we talk about things that are generally or always true, we can use:
If/When/Unless plus a present form PLUS present simple or imperative
*If he gets there before me, ask him to wait.*
*When you fly budget airline, you have to pay for your drinks and snacks.*
*Unless you need more space, a small car is big enough for one person*
Note that we are not talking about a specific event but something which is generally true.
In the condition clause, we can use a variety of present forms. In the result clause, there can only be the present simple or imperative.
*Examples*
*If you visit London, go on the London Eye.*
*If unemployment is rising, people tend to stay in their present jobs.*
*If you've done that, go and have a coffee.*
*When you go on holiday, take plenty of sun cream. It'll be very hot.*
*When I'm concentrating, please don't make so much noise.*
*When I've finished an article, I always ask Kate to read it through.*
Notice that 'unless' means the same as 'if not'.
*Examples*
*Unless he asks you politely, refuse to do any more work on the project*
*Unless prices are rising, it's not a good investment*
*Unless you've been there yourself, you don't really understand how fantastic it is.*
We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):
*If + present simple, .... present simple.*
This conditional is used when the result will always happen. The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning.
*For example:*
*If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.*
(It is always true, there can't be a different result sometimes).
*If I eat peanuts, I am sick.*
(This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts).
*Examples:*
*If people eat too much, they get fat.*
*If you touch a fire, you get burned.*
*People die if they don't eat.*
*You get water if you mix hydrogen and oxygen.*
*Snakes bite if they are scared.*
*If babies are hungry, they cry*
When we talk about things that are generally or always true, we can use:
If/When/Unless plus a present form PLUS present simple or imperative
*If he gets there before me, ask him to wait.*
*When you fly budget airline, you have to pay for your drinks and snacks.*
*Unless you need more space, a small car is big enough for one person*
Note that we are not talking about a specific event but something which is generally true.
In the condition clause, we can use a variety of present forms. In the result clause, there can only be the present simple or imperative.
*Examples*
*If you visit London, go on the London Eye.*
*If unemployment is rising, people tend to stay in their present jobs.*
*If you've done that, go and have a coffee.*
*When you go on holiday, take plenty of sun cream. It'll be very hot.*
*When I'm concentrating, please don't make so much noise.*
*When I've finished an article, I always ask Kate to read it through.*
Notice that 'unless' means the same as 'if not'.
*Examples*
*Unless he asks you politely, refuse to do any more work on the project*
*Unless prices are rising, it's not a good investment*
*Unless you've been there yourself, you don't really understand how fantastic it is.*
General Thoughts|English Quotes:
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Enhance (verb | in-HANSS)
Definition:
: heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
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#word_of_the_day
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A nanometer is about the width of a strand of DNA; if you design, build, or use functional systems smaller than 100 of these, youโre a nanotechnologist.
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#knowledge
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
"Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious."
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#tips
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
Monkeys just pretend to be less intelligent than humans so they can avoid paying taxes and going on a job search.
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#thoughts
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
"The beginning is the most important part of any work."โจ (Plato)
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#quotes
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The fruit isn't always vegan. Many stores spray their fruit with shellac wax to preserve it, & shellac is derived from insects, making it non-vegan.
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
#knowledge
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
During WWII, German prisoners of war in Canada were treated so well; many of them didn't want to leave the country after being released.
Thousands of them stayed or came back to Canada with one stating their prison was "the best thing that happened to me."
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#history
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Enhance (verb | in-HANSS)
Definition:
: heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
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#word_of_the_day
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
A nanometer is about the width of a strand of DNA; if you design, build, or use functional systems smaller than 100 of these, youโre a nanotechnologist.
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#knowledge
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
"Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious."
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#tips
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
Monkeys just pretend to be less intelligent than humans so they can avoid paying taxes and going on a job search.
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#thoughts
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
"The beginning is the most important part of any work."โจ (Plato)
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
#quotes
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The fruit isn't always vegan. Many stores spray their fruit with shellac wax to preserve it, & shellac is derived from insects, making it non-vegan.
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#knowledge
โโโโโโโโโโเผเผเผโโโโโโโโโโ
During WWII, German prisoners of war in Canada were treated so well; many of them didn't want to leave the country after being released.
Thousands of them stayed or came back to Canada with one stating their prison was "the best thing that happened to me."
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#history
_*Daily English vocabulary*_ Words differences
1. Accept v/s Except
Accept means to receive
Except means not including
2. A Lot v/c Alot
A lot means to a large extent
Alot is not an English word
3. All ready v/s Already
All ready means prepared
Already means by this time
4. Apart/ A part
Apart is to be separated
A part if to be joined with
5. Its v/s It's
Its the possessive form of it
It's is a contraction for It is.
6. Lie v/s Lay
Lie means to not say a truth
Lay is to put something in place
7. Your v/s You're
Your is a possessive adjective. it shows possession
You're stands for You are.
8.Precede v/c Proceed
Precede means to come before
Proceed is to move forward
9. Quote v/s Quotation
Quote means to cite
Quotation is the act of citing
10. Than v/s Then
Than is used with comparisions
Then means at that time, or next
11. Advise v/s Advice
Advise is a verb and means to recommend something
Advice is a noun and means recommendations about what to do
12. Allusion v/s Illusion
Allusion is an indirect reference
Illusion is a false perception of reality
13. Altogether/ Alltogether
Altogether means entirely
All together is applied to people or things treated as a group or gathered with everything in one place
14. Assent v/s Ascent
Assent means to express approval or agreement
Ascent refers to an upward movement
15. Capital v/s Capitol
Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government
Capitol is the building in which the legislative assembly meets.
16. Counsel v/s Council
Council is the meeting for discussion or advice
Counsel means to give advice
17. Lead v/s Led
Lead means to guide someone towards something
Led is the past tense of lead.
1. Accept v/s Except
Accept means to receive
Except means not including
2. A Lot v/c Alot
A lot means to a large extent
Alot is not an English word
3. All ready v/s Already
All ready means prepared
Already means by this time
4. Apart/ A part
Apart is to be separated
A part if to be joined with
5. Its v/s It's
Its the possessive form of it
It's is a contraction for It is.
6. Lie v/s Lay
Lie means to not say a truth
Lay is to put something in place
7. Your v/s You're
Your is a possessive adjective. it shows possession
You're stands for You are.
8.Precede v/c Proceed
Precede means to come before
Proceed is to move forward
9. Quote v/s Quotation
Quote means to cite
Quotation is the act of citing
10. Than v/s Then
Than is used with comparisions
Then means at that time, or next
11. Advise v/s Advice
Advise is a verb and means to recommend something
Advice is a noun and means recommendations about what to do
12. Allusion v/s Illusion
Allusion is an indirect reference
Illusion is a false perception of reality
13. Altogether/ Alltogether
Altogether means entirely
All together is applied to people or things treated as a group or gathered with everything in one place
14. Assent v/s Ascent
Assent means to express approval or agreement
Ascent refers to an upward movement
15. Capital v/s Capitol
Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government
Capitol is the building in which the legislative assembly meets.
16. Counsel v/s Council
Council is the meeting for discussion or advice
Counsel means to give advice
17. Lead v/s Led
Lead means to guide someone towards something
Led is the past tense of lead.
*โStop saying Yesโ*
๐ *Situation 1.*
โช๏ธ *Saying Yes to a request*
1. No problem
2. Sure
3. No worries
4. Consider it done
5. I'm on it
6. I'd be delighted
7. I'd love to
8. Gladly
9. Absolutely
10. Of course
11. Certainly /Definitely
๐ *Situation 2.*
โช๏ธ *Agreeing with an opinion*
1. So true
2. Indeed
3. My thoughts exactly
4. He/she/it really is
5. Totally
6. Absolutely
7. Yep / yeah
8. Uhuh
๐ *Situation 3.*
โช๏ธ *Saying โYesโ to an offer*
1. For sure
2. Absolutely
3. Yep /yeah / ok
4. I'd love to / I'd love some
5. Why not?
๐ *Situation 4.*
โช๏ธ *confirming a fact*
1. That's right
2. Correct
3. Yep /yeah
๐ *Situation 5.*
โช๏ธ *Giving permission*
1. By all means
2. Go ahead
3. Be my guest
4. Yes /yeah /ok /fine
๐ *Situation 6.*
โช๏ธ *Accepting a suggestion*
1. Definitely
2. Absolutely
3. I'd love to
4. Why not?
5. Totally
6. For sure
7. Alright
7. Mhmm...
8. Uh-huh...
9. [Nodding ]
10. [Thumbs up ]
11. [Okay sign ]
12. Yeah, yeah, yeah......
13. Fine
14. Affirmative
15. Very well
16. Obviously
๐ *Situation 1.*
โช๏ธ *Saying Yes to a request*
1. No problem
2. Sure
3. No worries
4. Consider it done
5. I'm on it
6. I'd be delighted
7. I'd love to
8. Gladly
9. Absolutely
10. Of course
11. Certainly /Definitely
๐ *Situation 2.*
โช๏ธ *Agreeing with an opinion*
1. So true
2. Indeed
3. My thoughts exactly
4. He/she/it really is
5. Totally
6. Absolutely
7. Yep / yeah
8. Uhuh
๐ *Situation 3.*
โช๏ธ *Saying โYesโ to an offer*
1. For sure
2. Absolutely
3. Yep /yeah / ok
4. I'd love to / I'd love some
5. Why not?
๐ *Situation 4.*
โช๏ธ *confirming a fact*
1. That's right
2. Correct
3. Yep /yeah
๐ *Situation 5.*
โช๏ธ *Giving permission*
1. By all means
2. Go ahead
3. Be my guest
4. Yes /yeah /ok /fine
๐ *Situation 6.*
โช๏ธ *Accepting a suggestion*
1. Definitely
2. Absolutely
3. I'd love to
4. Why not?
5. Totally
6. For sure
7. Alright
7. Mhmm...
8. Uh-huh...
9. [Nodding ]
10. [Thumbs up ]
11. [Okay sign ]
12. Yeah, yeah, yeah......
13. Fine
14. Affirmative
15. Very well
16. Obviously
๐ฅ๐ *GRAMMAR RULES โ PART 1* ๐
๐ _1. A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period/full stop, a question mark or an exclamation mark, see Punctuation_
๐น *The fat cat sat on the mat.*
๐น *Where do you live?*
๐น *My dog is very clever!*
๐ _2. The order of a basic positive sentence is Subject-Verb-Object. (Negative and question sentences may have a different order.)_
๐น *John loves Mary.*
๐น *They were driving their car to Bangkok.*
๐ _3. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. An object is optional. Note that an imperative sentence may have a verb only, but the subject is understood._
๐น *John teaches.*
๐น *John teaches English.*
๐น *Stop! (ie You stop!)*
๐ _4. The subject and verb must agree in number, that is a singular subject needs a singular verb and a plural subject needs a plural verb._
๐น *John works in London.*
๐น *That monk eats once a day.*
๐น *John and Mary work in London.*
๐น *Most people eat three meals a day.*
๐ _5. When two singular subjects are connected by or, use a singular verb. The same is true for either/or andneither/nor._
๐น *John or Mary is coming tonight.*
๐น *Either coffee or tea is fine.*
๐น *Neither John nor Mary was late.*
๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐
๐ _1. A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period/full stop, a question mark or an exclamation mark, see Punctuation_
๐น *The fat cat sat on the mat.*
๐น *Where do you live?*
๐น *My dog is very clever!*
๐ _2. The order of a basic positive sentence is Subject-Verb-Object. (Negative and question sentences may have a different order.)_
๐น *John loves Mary.*
๐น *They were driving their car to Bangkok.*
๐ _3. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. An object is optional. Note that an imperative sentence may have a verb only, but the subject is understood._
๐น *John teaches.*
๐น *John teaches English.*
๐น *Stop! (ie You stop!)*
๐ _4. The subject and verb must agree in number, that is a singular subject needs a singular verb and a plural subject needs a plural verb._
๐น *John works in London.*
๐น *That monk eats once a day.*
๐น *John and Mary work in London.*
๐น *Most people eat three meals a day.*
๐ _5. When two singular subjects are connected by or, use a singular verb. The same is true for either/or andneither/nor._
๐น *John or Mary is coming tonight.*
๐น *Either coffee or tea is fine.*
๐น *Neither John nor Mary was late.*
๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐๐ธ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
*Synonyms*
*Identical*
Alike ,Duplicate
*Idle*
inactive , lazy
*ignorant*
uninformed, unaware
*immaculate*
spotless, pure
*immature*
childish, inexperienced
*immune*
resistant, exempt
*impartial*
neutral, unbiased,fair
*impatient*
eager, anxious, intolerant
*imperative*
compulsory, crucial, mandatory
*imperfect*
marred, defective, faulty
*impetuous*
impulsive, rash, reckless
*important*
significant, meaningful
independent
self-reliant, autonomous
*inferior*
lesser, substandard
*infuriate*
enrage, agitate, provoke
*ingenious*
clever, creative, original
*innocent*
guiltless, blameless
*insane*
crazy, deranged, mad
*insufficient*
inadequate, deficient
*intelligent*
bright, sensible, rational
*interesting*
provocative, engrossing
intermittent
sporadic, periodic
*internal*
inner, inside
*intolerant*
bigoted, prejudiced
*intriguing*
fascinating, enthralling
*irrelevant*
inappropriate, unrelated
*irritate*
Annoy , agitate , Provoke
*My Eng Corner*
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
*Synonyms*
*Identical*
Alike ,Duplicate
*Idle*
inactive , lazy
*ignorant*
uninformed, unaware
*immaculate*
spotless, pure
*immature*
childish, inexperienced
*immune*
resistant, exempt
*impartial*
neutral, unbiased,fair
*impatient*
eager, anxious, intolerant
*imperative*
compulsory, crucial, mandatory
*imperfect*
marred, defective, faulty
*impetuous*
impulsive, rash, reckless
*important*
significant, meaningful
independent
self-reliant, autonomous
*inferior*
lesser, substandard
*infuriate*
enrage, agitate, provoke
*ingenious*
clever, creative, original
*innocent*
guiltless, blameless
*insane*
crazy, deranged, mad
*insufficient*
inadequate, deficient
*intelligent*
bright, sensible, rational
*interesting*
provocative, engrossing
intermittent
sporadic, periodic
*internal*
inner, inside
*intolerant*
bigoted, prejudiced
*intriguing*
fascinating, enthralling
*irrelevant*
inappropriate, unrelated
*irritate*
Annoy , agitate , Provoke
*My Eng Corner*
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐กIdiom:
To hand in:
๐งMeans:
To submit or deliver something that is due (S)
โ Examples:
- Every student has to hand in an original composition each week of the
semester.
- All the salepeople hand their weekly reports in on Friday.
To hand in:
๐งMeans:
To submit or deliver something that is due (S)
โ Examples:
- Every student has to hand in an original composition each week of the
semester.
- All the salepeople hand their weekly reports in on Friday.
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
*Grammar*
โVerbs often confusedโ
โข Shall and May.
Distinguish between:
(a) May I shut the door? and (b) Shall I shut the door?
May I shut the door? Means that I wish the door closed and I ask your permission to shut it.
Shall I open the door? Means that I want to know whether you wish the door closed.
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
*Grammar*
โVerbs often confusedโ
โข Shall and May.
Distinguish between:
(a) May I shut the door? and (b) Shall I shut the door?
May I shut the door? Means that I wish the door closed and I ask your permission to shut it.
Shall I open the door? Means that I want to know whether you wish the door closed.
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
โกCommon mistakes
โข suffer from
โข recover from
โข distinct from
โข focus on
โข abstain from
โข get rid of
โข search for
โข accustomed to
โข wait for
โข peer at
โข lead to
โข convert to
โข approve of
โข cope with
______________________________________
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
โกCommon mistakes
โข suffer from
โข recover from
โข distinct from
โข focus on
โข abstain from
โข get rid of
โข search for
โข accustomed to
โข wait for
โข peer at
โข lead to
โข convert to
โข approve of
โข cope with
______________________________________
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ
*Grammar*
โVerbs often confusedโ
Sit and Seat.
(a) Sit
โ๏ธDon't say: We seat at a desk to write a letter.
โ๏ธSay: We sit at a desk to write a letter.
(b) Seat
โ๏ธDon't say: He sat the passengers one by one.
โ๏ธSay: He seated the passengers one by one.
Use "sit" as an intransitive verb. "Seat" is a transitive verb and requires an object. Very often the object of "seat" is a reflexive pronoun: He seated himself near the fire. The principal parts of the two verbs are: sit, sat, sat, and seat, seated, seated.
Note: Don't confuse "sit" with "set", which usually means: to place. Common idioms with "set": to set the table, to set on fire, to set off (or out), to set a trap, to set a clock, to set a price, to set your heart on, to set free, to set an example, to set a broken bone, to set to work (= to start work).
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป
*Grammar*
โVerbs often confusedโ
Sit and Seat.
(a) Sit
โ๏ธDon't say: We seat at a desk to write a letter.
โ๏ธSay: We sit at a desk to write a letter.
(b) Seat
โ๏ธDon't say: He sat the passengers one by one.
โ๏ธSay: He seated the passengers one by one.
Use "sit" as an intransitive verb. "Seat" is a transitive verb and requires an object. Very often the object of "seat" is a reflexive pronoun: He seated himself near the fire. The principal parts of the two verbs are: sit, sat, sat, and seat, seated, seated.
Note: Don't confuse "sit" with "set", which usually means: to place. Common idioms with "set": to set the table, to set on fire, to set off (or out), to set a trap, to set a clock, to set a price, to set your heart on, to set free, to set an example, to set a broken bone, to set to work (= to start work).
๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป๐ธ๐ป