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Slang Time. Slang #5 BLABBERMOUTH blabbermouth = a person who talks too much, often telling secrets to other people Why did you tell Rachel about the surprise party for Helen? She’s such a blabbermouth! #slang

Today’s Idiom is here! Idioms #43 The grass is greener on the other side = people think they would be happier if things were different #idioms

Other ways to say EAGER Vocabulary Boost #28 EAGER enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/ She is an enthusiastic teacher. Her class is never boring. keen /kiːn/ He is keen to learn as much English as possible this year. gung-ho /ɡʌŋˈhəʊ/ My students are gung-ho...

Today’s Idiom is here! Idioms #42 to know something backwards and forwards = to be an expert or intimately familiar with something I’ve read this book so many times that I know it backwards and forwards. #idioms

Other ways to say WALK Vocabulary Boost #27 WALK amble /ˈamb(ə)l/ = to walk in a slow and relaxed way We ambled along the beach. limp /lɪmp/ = to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury The injured athlete limped off the field. swagger /ˈswaɡər/...

Other ways to say DELICIOUS Vocabulary Boost #26 Synonyms for DELICIOUS scrumptious /ˈskrʌm(p)ʃəs/ This cake is scrumptious. I want to eat another piece! delectable /dɪˈlɛktəb(ə)l/ The restaurant serves delectable food. Everything is great. mouth-watering...

Unlikely VS Unlike The Difference #30 Unlikely = little chance to happen It is unlikely that he will buy a new car. Unlike = not the same; different My new house is totally unlike my old one. #thedifference

Slang Time! Slang #4 ZILLIONAIRE a zillionaire = an extremely wealthy, rich person Someday I’ll be a zillionaire, just like Bill Gates. #slang

Farther VS Further The Difference #29 Farther is used when talking about physical distance. John ran farther than Sally. Further is used when talking about figurative or nonphysical distance. We got further in discussing the subject. #thedifference...

Slang Time. Slang #3 WIMP a wimp = a weak person, a coward I’m a wimp when it comes to climbing. #slang

Today’s Idiom is here! Check it out! Idioms #41 to go/be on a wild goose chase = to do something pointless, or to look for something that cannot be found After two hours spent wandering in the snow, I realized we were on a wild goose chase. #idioms...

Canvass VS Canvas The Difference #28 To canvass is to seek votes. He is canvassing for the Green Party. Canvas is a strong type of cloth. This bag was made of canvas. #thedifference

Slang Time. Check it out. Slang #2 ANTSY antsy = restless, impatient She sensed that he was growing impatient and somewhat antsy. Origin Probably, the word “antsy” derived from the phrase “to have ants in one’s pants” (to be impatient). #slang...

Other ways to say “No.” Handy in Business English! Vocabulary Boost #25 “No.” • I want to, but I’m unable to. • I’m not able to commit to that right now. • I really appreciate you asking me, but I can’t do it. • I’m going to say no for now, but I’ll let...

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Today’s Idiom is here! Check it out! Idioms #40 to get to the bottom of something = to know/learn something deeply, or to understand the causes of something He got to the bottom of the theory. He was determined to get to the bottom of the problem. #idioms...

Other ways to say “In conclusion” Vocabulary Boost #24 “In conclusion” • To sum up, • In summary, • To conclude, • In closing, • All in all, • Overall, it may be said ... • On the whole, #vocabularyboost

Shall VS May The Difference #27 Shall VS May May is used when one wishes to do something and asks someone’s permission to do it. May I close the window? = Do you allow me to close the window? Shall is used when Person 1 asks Person 2 whether Person 2...

Today’s Idiom is here! Check it out! Idioms #39 there are other fish in the sea = it's ok to miss this opportunity. Others will arise. I know you are broken up about Janet leaving you, but there are other fish in the sea. #idioms

Today’s Idiom is here! Check it out! Idioms #38 there's no such thing as a free lunch = nothing can be entirely free Of course, once you're signed up to the free program, you have to pay for all sorts of extra services to make it even worth using. There's...