#English #fun #accents From time to time overseas we always tend to see American tourists not bothering to learn the countries' language but instead being frustrated with locals not being...
#English #adjective #Idioms #esl in mint condition {ADJ. PHR.} Excellent; as good as new. Grandma seldom uses her car; it is already ten years old, but it is still in mint condition. ...
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#English #Idioms #esl every cloud has a silver lining Every trouble has something hopeful that you can see in it, like the bright edge around a dark cloud. — A proverb. The doctor tol...
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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings If the shoe fits, ask for it in another color. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #slang #interjection #Idioms #esl you tell 'em {INTERJ.}, {SLANG} - Used to agree with or encourage someone in what he is saying. The drunk was arguing with the bartenders ...
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#English #slang SITCOMs ("Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage") What yuppies turn into when they have children and one of them stops working to stay home with the kids. Cate...
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#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl pep talk {N.}, {INFORMAL} A speech that makes people feel good so they will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave the team a pep ta...
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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings In the beginning the world was without form, and void. And God said 'Let there be light'. And God separated the light from the dark. And did two loads of l...
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1835—1902) Not only is there a skeleton in every closet but there is a screw loose in every skeleton. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #fun Annie (The Electric Company) shows those vowels what 'Bossy R' is all about!!! Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #informal #noun #Idioms #esl leg work {N.}, {INFORMAL} The physical end of a project, such as the typing of research reports; the physical investigating of a criminal affair...
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#English #noun #Idioms #esl house detective {N.} A detective employed by a hotel, store, or other business to watch for any trouble. The one-armed man sweeping the bank floor was really...
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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings U.S. drama critic I drink to make other people interesting. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #verb #Idioms #esl tilt at windmills {V. PHR.}, {LITERARY} To do battle with an imaginary foe (after Cervantes' Don Quixote). John is a nice guy but when it comes to depar...
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#English #informal #adjective #Idioms #esl out in left field {ADJ. PHR.}, {INFORMAL} 1. Far from the right answer; wrong; astray. Johnny tried to answer the teacher's question but h...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_o/5854-out-in-left-field
#English #flashcards New Reading / Flip-Card (learning) set has been shared. Check yourself now! Run flip-cards by definitions or by descriptions .
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1949--) U.S. singer Maybe there's no devil; it's just God when He's drunk.
#English #verb #Idioms #esl keep a stiff upper lip {V. PHR.} To be brave; face trouble bravely. He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip. Althou...
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#English #verb #Idioms #esl break away or break loose {V. PHR.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong. Cate...
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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1920--) U.S. writer If the French were really intelligent, they'd speak English. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #slang #adjective #Idioms #esl sitting pretty {ADJ.}, {SLANG} To be in a lucky position. The new library is sitting pretty because a wealthy woman gave it $10,000 worth of ...
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#English #slang keekles Usually used while deliberately acting like a newbie. Categories: slang
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#English #adverb #Idioms #esl hand and foot {ADV. PHR.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot be used. — Used with "bind" or a synonym. The robbers bound him hand and foot and left hi...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_h/3286-hand-and-foot
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings I wept when I was born and every day explains why. Categories: proverb
#English #verb #Idioms #esl hem and haw {V. PHR.} 1. To pause or hesitate while speaking, often with little throat noises. The man was a poor lecturer because he hemmed and hawed too m...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_h/3601-hem-and-haw
#English #adverb #Idioms #esl underway {ADV. PHR.} In progress; in motion. The yearly fund-raising campaign for the renovation of our university campus is already underway. Categories...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_u/8597-underway
#English PLEASE FILL-IN THE FORM TO SEND US A MESSAGE Your name *: Your e-mail *: Company: Position: Phone: Fax: City: Country: Subject: Please note that there are s...
#English #fun They say this is the way you would hear in France :)
#English #adverb #Idioms #esl through thick and thin {ADV. PHR.} Through all difficulties and troubles; through good times and bad times. The friends were faithful through thick and thin. ...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_t/8182-through-thick-and-thin
#English #verb #Idioms #esl patch up {V.} 1. To mend a hole or break; repair; fix. He patched up a couple of old tires. The lovers patched up their quarrel. 2. To put together in a...
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#English #fun "SEAT-BELTS — HIGH-TECH SHIT..." Want to sound important? Then listen to the wonderful plane safety lecture ;) Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #Idioms #esl every which way also any which way In all directions. Bricks and boards were scattered in confusion on the ground every which way, just as they had fallen after the...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_e/2134-every-which-way
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1829—1900), "My Summer in a Garden" Blessed be agriculture! if one does not have too much of it. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
#English #slang #informal #noun #Idioms #esl can of worms {N.}, {SLANG}, {INFORMAL} 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let's not get into big city politics — that's a�...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_c/1091-can-of-worms
#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl bite the dust {V. PHR.}, {INFORMAL} 1. To be killed in battle. Captain Jones discharged his gun and another guerrilla bit the dust. 2. To fa...
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#English #Idioms #esl out of one's wits See: SCARE OUT OF ONE'S WITS . Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
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#English #noun #Idioms #esl day of grace {N. PHR.} An extension period after the due date of some contract or bond. The premium is due on the first of each month, but they allow ten...
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#English #quoteoftheday #sayings No animal is so inexhaustible as an excited infant. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English
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#English #informal #verb #Idioms #esl go like clockwork or go off like clockwork {V. PHR.}, {INFORMAL} To run smoothly and regularly like the workings of a clock; go smoothly and withou...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/3082-go-like-clockwork
#English #slang #noun #Idioms #esl glad rags {N.}, {SLANG} Clothes worn to parties or on special occasions; best clothes. Mrs. Owens put on her glad rags for the party. Compare: BE...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_g/2991-glad-rags
#English #fun George Carlin discusses food he'll never eat. *** Students & teachers ***: see all available reading & drilling sets , run flashcards, use them during your lessons! Join on Te...
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1899—1980) U.S. film-maker There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.
#English #verb #Idioms #esl pull a fast one {V. PHR.} To gain the advantage over one's opponent unfairly; deceive; trick. When Smith was told by his boss that he might be fired, he ca...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_p/6336-pull-a-fast-one
#English #Idioms #esl let sleeping dogs lie Do not make (someone) angry and cause trouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. — A proverb. Don't tell Father that you br...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_l/4723-let-sleeping-dogs-lie
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1906-- ), TV personality in US There is a thin line between genius and insanity. I have erased that line.
#English #slang #verb #Idioms #esl keep one's nose clean {V. PHR.}, {SLANG} To stay out of trouble; do only what you should do. The boss said Jim could have the job as long as he kept...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_k/4371-keep-ones-nose-clean
#English #verb #Idioms #esl inch (one's way) along {V. PHR.} To. proceed slowly and with difficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hour to inch his way along the�...
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/american/i_i/3931-inch--ones-way--along
#English #slang AUP "Acceptable Use Policy" Categories: slang
https://www.english-slang.com/eng/e-slang/internet-slang/19-AUP
#English #quoteoftheday #sayings (1842—1914) Take not God's name in vain; select a time when it will have effect. Join on Telegram: Enjoy Learning English