July 14, 2018

TURN THE TABLES ON SOMEBODY

Example: – We were doing well during the game when our rival turned the tables on us and won the match. – The journalist was leading […]
June 12, 2018

Expressions with “mind”

1. WOULD YOU MIND? Example: Would you mind closing the window, please? Meaning: Do you object if I ask you to …? Use: To make a […]
June 10, 2018

GIVE SOMEBODY A LIFT

Example 1: – It will be a huge favour if you let me give you a lift to your work. Meaning: Take someone in your car. […]
June 9, 2018

HEAR THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

Examples: – I heard through the grapevine that their business ended in an impressive success. – Don’t rely on the news you hear through the grapevine. […]
April 5, 2018

STUNNED & STUNNING

A. STUNNED: Example: They looked stunned after receiving the news. Meaning: Very shocked and surprised. B. STUNNING: Example: All her paintings are stunning and meaningful. Meaning: […]
March 28, 2018

CONFUSING WORDS (sensitive & sensible)

1. SENSITIVE: Examples: – Don’t be sensitive to people’s criticism! – It’s really difficult to talk to a sensitive person because you should be careful about […]
March 9, 2018

FEEL FREE

Examples: – Please feel free to call me whenever you need my help! – Feel free to ask any question to clarify things well. Use: This […]
February 27, 2018

LONG LIVE

Examples: –Long live the President. – Long live justice. – Long live all parents. Meaning: An expression used to show / express respect and loyalty to […]