Idiom of the Week-Like the Back of My Hand
like the back of my hand--know something very well
ex. Jenny knows Paris like the back of her hand so I don't think you'll get lost there as long as you are with her.
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like the back of my hand--know something very well
ex. Jenny knows Paris like the back of her hand so I don't think you'll get lost there as long as you are with her.
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Welcome to the January 28, 2009 edition of a blog carnival of english learning.
English Subject presents Learn English - English Speaking Tutorial » Blog Archives » Understanding English Language Contractions posted at English Tutorial, saying, "As if English wasn��t complicated enough already, you��ll eventually be faced with the challenge of throwing in contractions."
Rani presents How to write a short story- review posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "I am in the process of showing everybody how to write a short story. Read how I filled out the different steps of writing a short story, then read the posts of my short story."
Rafal Barnowski presents They are baaack! - new set of exercises posted at English for Advanced Students, saying, "The current crisis can produce a wave of boomerangers, i.e. children_that_just_weren’t_supposed_to _live_with_us_any_longer. Parents are going to struggle as their adult children are forcing themselves back into the folks’ houses. But is it always going to be a nuisance?
Find out at ESL Master, where you can improve your English while reading interesting articles!"
Simone presents IELTS Speaking tips that helped Phuong get Band 7 | IELTS-Blog posted at IELTS-Blog, saying, "Here are some tips from a high achiever that aced his English test"
Rani presents How to write a personal letter- Apologies posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "Do you need help writing a personal letter? This week it is how to write apologies."
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Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.
Eddie Rickenbacker(1890 - 1973)
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putrid
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Twenty-four/seven--means every minute, all the time
ex. 'Ministop' convenience stores are open 24/7.
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Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.
Sir James Dewar, Scientist (1877-1925)
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dop·pel·gäng·er
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Who wears the pants?--it's the same as asking who is the dominant person in the relationship; who is in control
ex. Why are you so afraid to go home late? Who wears the pants in your house anyway?
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Welcome to the January 13, 2009 edition of a blog carnival of english learning.
Praveen presents More on Minimalist Writing posted at Tao of Simplicity.
English Subject presents Learn English - English Speaking Tutorial » Blog Archives » Introducing Your Children to English Speaking Schools posted at English Tutorial, saying, "How to introduce your children to English speaking schools"
Simone presents Reading, Writing and Speaking tips from Band 8 achiever | IELTS-Blog posted at IELTS-Blog, saying, "IELTS exam tips from a high achiever"
Cheryl St.John presents Letter Writing: The Lost Art posted at Petticoats & Pistols.
One Language presents Learn English Articles » Blog Archive » Simple English Sentence Construction posted at Learn English Articles, saying, "One of the most challenging aspects of learning a new language is understanding how to string together all the words you��ve learned into a cohesive sentence."
Kakie presents Award winning ?Anna Goes Hiking? children?s book teaches kids about nature and the outdoors posted at Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park, saying, "This book is good for ESL, special ed and kids ages 2-7. The series is called Bur Bur and Friends, an award winning children's book series that uses a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports, outdoor exploration and active play through their experiences."
Rani presents How to write a short story. posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "Learn and follow along with me as we develop and write a short story."
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Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
H. Jackson Brown
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spiel
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hot button--hot issue
ex. Late last year, the elections in the US was a hot button.
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The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Alvin Toffler
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angst
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go fly a kite--an expression used to tell someone to leave you alone
ex. I'm very busy right now. Why don't you go fly a kite?
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