Idioms beginning with A
A bit of fluff A bit of fluff is an attractive woman. He was spotted yesterday with a bit of fluff. A breath of fresh air A breath of fresh air is a person...
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Renting a car | English speaking lessons
People often rent a car while traveling. Most car rental services allow you to make a reservation by phone. Or you can walk up to a counter and rent one. You will usually find...
Sample conversations about weather
Sample conversation 1 It’s ridiculously hot! Storyline: Rahul and Mira are complaining about the weather. Here is a piece of conversation between them. Rahul: What awful weather we’re having. It’s ridiculously hot! Mira: Yes,...
Every day English Idioms
Idioms are common in all kinds of English – formal and informal, spoken and written. These are fixed expressions that are special to one language. The problem with idioms is that you cannot guess...
Vocabulary exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in the brackets. 1. People found this bit of information quite ………………….. (sensation) 2. Mud and stones fell on him from above...
English phrases for everyday situations
When you are late Phrases you can use when you are late or can’t come at all. Sorry I’m late. I missed the bus. Sorry for the delay. Sorry to keep you waiting. I’m...
Either and either or
Complete the following sentences using either, neither or either of. 1. ‘When should I come – Tuesday or Friday?’ ‘………………… day is okay.’ a) Either b) Either of 2. I don’t like ……………….. them....
Uses of the apostrophe
The main use of apostrophe is to show that a person or thing belongs to somebody. We indicate this by adding an apostrophe and ‘s’ to singular nouns. This is John’s laptop. He is...
Appraise and apprise
Appraise and apprise These expressions are often confused. To appraise is to assess. The government has set up a committee to appraise the situation. Apprise To apprise is to inform. This expression is mainly...
Some idiomatic expressions
Abandon yourself to To abandon yourself to something is to give in to it completely. The kids abandoned themselves to the joys of summer vacation. The dancers swung their bodies with wild abandon. Be...