Category: Idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs
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Spanish Words Used In English (Borrowed Words)
Spanish words used in English! Not everyone word used in English is original! In fact, much of our language is borrowed from other parts of the world! Check out these borrowed terms! Mosquito – little flies that can pass dangerous illnesses “I was bitten by a mosquito last night” Canyon – a deep gorge with […]
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To Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat (English Expressions)
To pull a rabbit out of the hat! This expression is used to describe something that is unexpected! Think about a magician pulling a rabbit out of his hat – it is always a surprise! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate some […]
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UK vs US Clothing Names
UK vs US clothing names! Although the USA and the UK both speak English, sometimes our vocabularies are different! Do you know your jumpers from your sweater? Or your trousers from your pants? Depending on where you are, these can mean very different things! Trousers vs Pants Jumper vs Sweater Pants vs Underwear Which type […]
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The Battle is Lost, But the War is Not Over (English Expressions)
The battle is lost, but the war is not over! This idiom is used to describe when you suffer a minor failure, but still have the larger, important, or overarching goal to aim for! Expressions and proverbs are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate […]
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Time Idioms (Useful Idioms)
Time Idioms! Let’s learn some useful idioms using the word ‘time’! Stand the test of time If something ‘stands the test of time’ it continues to be used for a long time in the future “The music of Mozart has really stood the test of time” Time is on your side If you have a […]
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Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining (English Expressions)
Every cloud has a silver lining! This idiom means that every difficult or sad situation has a comforting or hopeful aspect! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate some expressions into your daily English? Check out my PODCAST!! Why not support Thinking in […]
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Fight Fire With Fire (English Expressions)
Fight Fire With Fire! We use this idiom to describe when people fight or compete against an opponent using the same methods or weapons as they use! This can be a real fight, or a competition! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to incorporate […]
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UK vs US Food Names
UK vs US food names! Although the USA and the UK both speak English, sometimes our vocabularies are different! Do you know your biscuits from your cookies? Or your aubergine from your eggplant? Depending on where you are, these can mean very different things! Which type of English do you want to learn? Check out […]
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The Early Bird Catches the Worm (English Expressions)
The early bird catches the worm! This idiom means that the person who takes the earliest opportunity to do something will gain the advantage! If you are late, there might be no worms (benefits) left for you! Expressions are a fun thing to learn and really useful part of English! Why don’t you try to […]
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Messaging Abbreviations
Messaging abbreviations! If you want to send messages with English speakers, learning a few abbreviations will really help you! Why not try to use a few in your next conversation? “…and just FYI, the office will be closed Monday”“My mum is calling, brb”“That computer is better, imo”“TBH, that restaurant is a little expensive for me” […]
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