Every cloud has a silver lining The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post is related to a situation in which someone wants to say that there is a hope even for every bad situation. Let’s discuss about this famous proverb in English. Proverb #88 Every cloud has a silver lining Meaning: Be optimistic, even difficult times …
Read More »English Idiom: Hit the nail on the head
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the nail on the head, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jeff’s dad: So what’s wrong with you? Jeff: Nothing important. I just lost my job. Jeff’s dad: Do you want to borrow some money …
Read More »Common Mistakes with guilty
Common Mistakes with guilty I am going to tell you some points about the adjective “guilty” which is related to its prepositions. Let’s check the meaning of guilty before going to its prepositions. Here is the definition of Guilty in some dictionaries: Oxford: adjective 1- culpable, to blame, at fault, in the wrong, blameworthy, responsible; erring, errant, delinquent, offending, sinful, …
Read More »The difference between Gift and Present
I am going to tell you some points about the difference between Gift and Present in English There are two words in English which apparently have the very close meaning together; They are “Gift” and “Present” which both mean “donation” or “offering” from someone to another one. They don’t differ much at first glance, while they both have very close meaning …
Read More »English Idiom: Hear (sth) through/on the grapevine
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hear it on the grapevine, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion? Ava: Do you really Hear …
Read More »Lifetime – Part 21- The End
Following the posts about learning English conversation by movies and series, in this post episode 21 of Lifetime series is prepared here with screenplay of this section. In this episode we can see what will happen to Tom and his new job in Australia and especially his romantic relationship with Julia. You can check the dialogues between different characters below. …
Read More »How to use a dictionary in English
It is needed to use dictionary to learn every language. English learners must know how to use dictionary to save their time and learn English soon and easily. So I am going to give you some points about how to use a dictionary in English. Dictionary is a resource (like a book, e-book or maybe in an electronic form) that …
Read More »English Idiom: Give the benefit of the doubt
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Give the benefit of the doubt, so notice the following conversational example to know its meaning: Jane: Did you hear about manager’s new decision? Ava: No. What’s that? Jane: Sally said he is going to give us a promotion? Ava: Do you really give her …
Read More »Common Mistakes with reported speech
Common Mistakes with reported speech As you know Direct Speech is the message of the speaker which is conveyed or reported in his / her own actual words without changing any words in the sentence, but Indirect Speech is the message of the speaker which is conveyed or reported in the speaker’s own words (with some changes to the words). In …
Read More »English Proverb: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket The proverb I want to discuss about is related to a situation in which someone wants to risk all his / her life in a dangerous situation. for such a situation there is a phrase in English which becomes to a famous proverb in English. Proverb #87 Don’t put all your eggs …
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