#Slang
💥Dog and bone
⚜(Cockney rhyming slang, Australian rhyming slang) A telephone.
⚡️Oi, keep the noise down! I'm talking to my old lady on the dog and bone.
💥Dog and bone
⚜(Cockney rhyming slang, Australian rhyming slang) A telephone.
⚡️Oi, keep the noise down! I'm talking to my old lady on the dog and bone.
Word of Advice
In English, responding with “Yes.” , or “OK” is often considered rude.
You should try to frame it with something else, so as not to come across as rude.
- Yes, sure thing.
- Yes, of course.
- Yep! / Yup!
- OK, no problem.
- Okey dokey!
- Sounds good to me.
- No problem!
- No probs.
I notice this with students sometimes. I might ask if they’re attending a lesson, and they will reply with ‘Yes’. Now, I know they don’t mean to be rude, but in English, it does come across as such.
So, for future reference, frame your “Yes” and “OK” to soften your responses.
#copied
In English, responding with “Yes.” , or “OK” is often considered rude.
You should try to frame it with something else, so as not to come across as rude.
- Yes, sure thing.
- Yes, of course.
- Yep! / Yup!
- OK, no problem.
- Okey dokey!
- Sounds good to me.
- No problem!
- No probs.
I notice this with students sometimes. I might ask if they’re attending a lesson, and they will reply with ‘Yes’. Now, I know they don’t mean to be rude, but in English, it does come across as such.
So, for future reference, frame your “Yes” and “OK” to soften your responses.
#copied
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#idioms
💥Body Blow
⚜A severe setback
⚡️Many movie theaters were unprofitable already, and the COVID pandemic dealt a body blow to the industry.
💥Body Blow
⚜A severe setback
⚡️Many movie theaters were unprofitable already, and the COVID pandemic dealt a body blow to the industry.
#idioms
💥in a bind | fix | jam
⚜If someone is in a bind, or in a jam, or in a fix, they're in a bad or difficult situation.
⚡️Jimmy's in a bind because he owes a lot of money to some mafia guys, and he hasn't got it.
💥in a bind | fix | jam
⚜If someone is in a bind, or in a jam, or in a fix, they're in a bad or difficult situation.
⚡️Jimmy's in a bind because he owes a lot of money to some mafia guys, and he hasn't got it.
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#SpokenEnglish
#usefuIlanguage
💥"I'm only razzing you!"
⚡️This phrase is often used in informal contexts to indicate that someone is joking or teasing another person in a playful manner. It suggests that the teasing is not meant to be taken seriously or to hurt feelings.
⚡️If a friend playfully mocks your choice of movie, you might respond with, "Oh, come on! I'm only razzing you!"
💥 "You do you!"
⚜This expression is a way of encouraging someone to be themselves and to pursue their own interests, choices, or lifestyle without worrying about what others think. It promotes individuality and self-acceptance.
⚡️If someone is hesitant about wearing an unconventional outfit, you might say, "Hey, if you like it, you do you!"
💥"The credits roll, but the story lingers."
⚜This phrase suggests that even after an event has concluded (like a movie ending with credits), the impact or essence of the experience continues to resonate or affect people. It implies that stories, emotions, or lessons learned endure beyond their immediate context.
⚡️ After finishing a powerful film, you might reflect, "The credits roll, but the story lingers in my mind long after."
#usefuIlanguage
💥"I'm only razzing you!"
⚡️This phrase is often used in informal contexts to indicate that someone is joking or teasing another person in a playful manner. It suggests that the teasing is not meant to be taken seriously or to hurt feelings.
⚡️If a friend playfully mocks your choice of movie, you might respond with, "Oh, come on! I'm only razzing you!"
💥 "You do you!"
⚜This expression is a way of encouraging someone to be themselves and to pursue their own interests, choices, or lifestyle without worrying about what others think. It promotes individuality and self-acceptance.
⚡️If someone is hesitant about wearing an unconventional outfit, you might say, "Hey, if you like it, you do you!"
💥"The credits roll, but the story lingers."
⚜This phrase suggests that even after an event has concluded (like a movie ending with credits), the impact or essence of the experience continues to resonate or affect people. It implies that stories, emotions, or lessons learned endure beyond their immediate context.
⚡️ After finishing a powerful film, you might reflect, "The credits roll, but the story lingers in my mind long after."
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#Common_Phrases
✴️ I was miles away
كنت شارد الذهن
💢 Meaning: Not paying attention because your mind is somewhere else.
🔰 Example: Sorry, I didn’t hear you, I was miles away thinking about tomorrow’s exam.
✴️ To win by a landslide
يفوز بفارق كبير
💢 Meaning: To win an election, competition, or contest with a huge difference in votes or points.
🔰 Example: The candidate won by a landslide, getting 90% of the votes.
✴️ A monkey on one's back
حمل ثقيل/مسؤلية مرهقة
💢 Meaning: A big problem, burden, or addiction that someone struggles with.
🔰 Example: He finally quit smoking after years; that monkey on his back is gone now.
✴️ Like white on rice
كاللحم والظفر
💢 Meaning: To be very close, inseparable, or sticking tightly to something/someone.
🔰 Example: The little kid followed his mom like white on rice everywhere she went.
✴️ That's how I roll
هكذا طبعي/ أسلوبي
💢 Meaning: That’s my way of doing things, that’s just who I am.
🔰 Example: I always wake up early to exercise—that’s how I roll.
✴️ I don't want to overstay my welcome
لا أريد أن أكون ضيفا ثقيلا
💢 Meaning: Not wanting to stay too long and bother the host.
🔰 Example: It’s getting late, I should leave now—I don’t want to overstay my welcome.
✴️ Well begun is half done
البداية نصف المعركة
💢 Meaning: Starting something properly makes it much easier to finish successfully.
🔰 Example: If you plan your project carefully, remember: well begun is half done.
✴️ Eat your heart out
مت بغيضك
💢 Meaning: A phrase said to boast, making others jealous or envious.
🔰 Example: Look at my new car—eat your heart out!
✴️ A figment of imagination
محض خيال
💢 Meaning: Something unreal, existing only in the mind.
🔰 Example: The monster under the bed was just a figment of imagination.
✴️ I'm perplexed
أنا حائر/ مرتبك
💢 Meaning: Feeling confused and uncertain.
🔰 Example: I’m perplexed by this math problem; I can’t figure it out.
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#usefuIlanguage
#useful_excerpt
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◇◇◇"Oh dear, life is pretty tough sometimes, isn't it?" And Nat took his head in both hands. . . ."Very tough, but it is that very struggle with obstacles which does us good. Things have been made easy for you in many ways, but no one can do everything. You must paddle your own canoe now."
○°°○To paddle your own canoe :
☆(idiomatic) To independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.
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#useful_excerpt
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◇◇◇"Oh dear, life is pretty tough sometimes, isn't it?" And Nat took his head in both hands. . . ."Very tough, but it is that very struggle with obstacles which does us good. Things have been made easy for you in many ways, but no one can do everything. You must paddle your own canoe now."
○°°○To paddle your own canoe :
☆(idiomatic) To independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.
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