A bad workman always blames his tools The proverb which is going to be discussed here in this post related to a situation in which someone who is supposed to do something perfect, will do something badly and he / she say’s it was not his fault doesn’t accept this lack of talent and skill, so he / she says …
Read More »English Idiom: not to give a toss about someone
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is actually a British slang: not to give a toss about someone, or don’t give a toss about so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Joe: Why he treats like that to the journalists? Lucas: I don’t know, but you know he doesn’t give a toss about …
Read More »Clothes Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verb is a phrase which combines two or three words from different grammatical categories for example a verb and a preposition. Phrasal verbs are so useful in English and here in this post the list of some useful phrasal verbs relating to clothes and clothing or Clothes Phrasal Verbs would be discussed. So you can see the list 21 …
Read More »Common Mistakes with independent
Which one is correct? Independent of or independent from? So I am going to tell you the answer of this question which is one of English Common Mistakes with independent I want tell you some points about the adjective “independent” which is related to its prepositions. To know the common mistakes with independent Let’s check the its meaning before going …
Read More »English Idiom: In the heat of the moment
The idiom which is going to be discussed here in this post is: In the heat of the moment, so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Bill: I am so ashamed for what I told my wife yesterday. William: What did you say? Bill: I said the things which I have never thought about. …
Read More »The difference between buy, shop, purchase, and sale
I am going to tell you some points about the difference between buy, shop, purchase, sale in this post. So let’s start our discussion by taking a look at the meaning of these words in Oxford dictionary and get the points of these differences. Buy: Verb • Purchase, acquire, obtain, get, pick up, snap up; take, procure, pay for; invest in; informal get hold …
Read More »English Idiom: Hit the sack / sheets / hay meaning
I am going to talk about an English idiom which is related to humans. The idiom is: Hit the sack / sheets / hay so notice the following conversational example to know the meaning of this idiom: Jack: Look the math is my favorite one tonight. Do you want to watch it together? Brian: I don’t think so, I am …
Read More »The difference between Excuse me, Sorry, Pardon me
I am going to tell you some points about the difference between these English phrase: Excuse me, Sorry, Pardon me There are some words and phrases for saying and expressing your regrets for doing something wrong and you want to apology in English, the most common ones are: Sorry I’m sorry Apologies I apologize My apologies Pardon me Excuse me Excuse my… …
Read More »English Proverb: Every cloud has a silver lining
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 …
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