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Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Similes with As - As Soft as Butter
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Meaning – easily pressured or persuaded. Ø The boys always go to their grandmother when they want something as they know that sh...
Friday, 26 August 2016
Verbal Idioms - Bend Over Backwards
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Meaning – to try very hard to help someone Ø Mr Lee is always bending over backwards to help his family and friends. It’s no w...
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Words From The Same Family - Finances v Financial
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Finances ( noun ) – the management of money Ø The company’s finances are in a mess. I think it’s high time you seek (= get ) ...
Friday, 19 August 2016
Homonyms - Scare (As a Noun and Verb)
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1. ( verb ) – to make someone feel frightened . Ø She’s a strong and brave woman. It’s no wonder she doesn’t scare easily. Ø...
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Idioms with Prepositions - At a Standstill
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Meaning – not moving at all (often used to refer to traffic) Ø Traffic on the highway was at a standstill for hours due to a h...
Friday, 12 August 2016
Phrasal Verbs - Be Behind
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late or delayed Ø I’m sorry I can’t have dinner with you tonight. I’m a little behind with my work at the moment. t...
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Homonyms - Dent (As a Noun and Verb)
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1. ( noun ) – a mark in the surface of sth, usually caused by pressure or by being hit. Ø The accident this morning left a huge...
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