Meaning: Something that was earned easily will often be wasted or squandered very quickly.
Wpisy z tagiem: English grammar
Soap Operas in Britain
Watching television remains one of the most popular ways for people in Britain to spend their free time. But what do they watch? Apart from sports matches, soap operas are the most popular kind of television programme for British people … Czytaj dalej
L1 in the English Language Classroom
Perhaps as a parent you have sent your child off to English language lessons or you have had the opportunity to sit in on some of your child’s lessons and, to your absolute shock, you hear the mother-tongue or shared … Czytaj dalej
Idiom: you’ve hit the nail on the head
Meaning: You’ve summarized the issue very clearly and precisely
The Power of Compounds
Compounds are words in English that are composed of 2 (and sometimes 3) words so that they create a new composite that has a single unit of meaning. They can be nouns, (paperclip, fire station, Facebook), verbs (often referred to … Czytaj dalej
Idiom: It was a blessing in disguise
Meaning: something you thought would have awful consequences actually turned out to have a delightful and rewarding result.
Gems at the UK seaside
With the summer not yet officially over, I’d like to share with you some of the gems of the British seaside. It’s not too late to pack your swimsuit and sunglasses (oh well, and maybe an umbrella too) and take … Czytaj dalej
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Idiom: practise what you preach
Meaning: If you tell people what is right and moral then you should also hold yourself to the same standards. In essence, don’t be a hypocrite and DO as you recommend for others.