Talking About Age, Height, Weight | English Speaking
To talk about a person’s age, height and weight we usually use a form of be. He is eighteen. OR He is eighteen years old. I am thirty-two. OR I am thirty-two years of age. (NOT I...
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To talk about a person’s age, height and weight we usually use a form of be. He is eighteen. OR He is eighteen years old. I am thirty-two. OR I am thirty-two years of age. (NOT I...
To take potshots at somebody is to criticize them. This isn’t fair criticism, though. Pot shot means criticism that is rather unfair. The sole objective of taking pot shots at somebody is to make them feel bad. My...
Here is a list of phrases using the word such. Each phrase is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. …and such This expression is used to show that you can...
As no interviews are completely predictable, there is no magic formula which you can follow. However, if you plan and prepare carefully, your chances of getting the job will be high. The information given...
Stating your opinion There are very many ways to express your opinion in English. In this article we will focus on some of them. Expressing your opinion I think you are right. I feel...
To spill the beans is to reveal a secret unintentionally. This informal idiom is very common in American English. This expression has been in use since early twentieth century. I didn’t want anyone to know about...
You are talking about somebody and then that person suddenly appears. In such a situation a native English speaker might say speak /talk of the devil. Actually this is an incomplete phrase. The full forms...
Don’t pay too much attention to Grammar rules Does that mean that you should not learn English grammar? Well, not really. You can’t do well in tests if you don’t know grammar rules. Students...
Small talk can seem boring but there are many situations where it is useful or absolutely necessary. For example, an ability to engage in small talk is essential to make friends. Small talk could...
When you are as sick as a dog, you are very ill and vomiting. Sam could not go to the party, because he was as sick as a dog. I have never been so ill in...