November 30, 2017

MAKE UP YOUR MIND / CHANGE YOUR MIND

A. MAKE UP YOUR MIND: Example: I need more time to make up my mind. Meaning: To decide B. CHANGE YOUR MIND: Example: I was going […]
November 16, 2017

LOSE YOUR TEMPER

Example: Keep calm and don’t lose your temper. Meaning: Get nervous quickly. (suddenly)
November 2, 2017

ON PURPOSE

Example: It was just a mistake. I didn’t do it on purpose. Meaning: Intentionally, not by accident.
October 28, 2017

JUST IN CASE

Example: I don’t think I will need your help but I will call you just in case. Meaning: Because of something that may happen.
October 4, 2017

KEEP ABREAST OF

Example: I read newspapers to keep abreast of the last political events in my country. Meaning: Try to update your knowledge about a topic or field […]
October 3, 2017

KEEP / BEAR SOMETHING IN MIND

Example: You should keep in mind that you have some children to raise before doing anything illegal. Meaning: Remember some piece of information before making a […]
September 29, 2017

EARN A LIVING

Example: I couldn’t earn my living from my first job that’s why I left it. Meaning: Get paid enough money (from your job) to live on.
September 27, 2017

Lend / give somebody a (helping) hand

Example: My brother gave me a helping hand when I set up my own business. Meaning: Help someone. Form: Idiom