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04 โด๏ธ Call the shots: This phrase means to be in a position of authority or control, where one has the power to make important decisions. It implies that the person has the ability to direct or manage a situation according to their own preferences or desires.
๐ฐExamples:
โ As the CEO of the company, Sarah was the one who called the shots and determined the company's strategic direction.
โ The coach let the captain call the shots during the basketball game, giving him the responsibility to make crucial decisions on the court.
โด๏ธShoot oneself in the foot: This expression figuratively means to do something that ends up being detrimental to oneself or causing unnecessary problems or setbacks. It refers to an action that ultimately harms one's own interests, often due to a lack of foresight or poor decision-making.
๐ฐExamples:
โ By quitting his well-paying job without another one lined up, John unknowingly shot himself in the foot financially.
โ The politician's controversial statement during the campaign ended up alienating a significant portion of the electorate, effectively shooting herself in the foot and losing the support she needed to win.
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05 -But this isn't about whether or not Mike calls back. This is about you not letting Mike call the shots.
-(If) I let him call the shots, all he's gonna do is shoot himself in the foot.
-Maybe. But if this was anybody other than Mike, you wouldn't be acting like this.
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06 โด๏ธ Call the shots: This phrase means to be in a position of authority or control, where one has the power to make important decisions. It implies that the person has the ability to direct or manage a situation according to their own preferences or desires.
๐ฐExamples:
โ As the CEO of the company, Sarah was the one who called the shots and determined the company's strategic direction.
โ The coach let the captain call the shots during the basketball game, giving him the responsibility to make crucial decisions on the court.
โด๏ธShoot oneself in the foot: This expression figuratively means to do something that ends up being detrimental to oneself or causing unnecessary problems or setbacks. It refers to an action that ultimately harms one's own interests, often due to a lack of foresight or poor decision-making.
๐ฐExamples:
โ By quitting his well-paying job without another one lined up, John unknowingly shot himself in the foot financially.
โ The politician's controversial statement during the campaign ended up alienating a significant portion of the electorate, effectively shooting herself in the foot and losing the support she needed to win.
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09 #Expressions
#Idioms
๐นcool as a cucumber = very calm
๐ธExample: Sarah felt nervous, but she acted as cool as a cucumber.
๐นPipe dream = An idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen.
๐ธExample: You want to become a famous actor? That sounds like a pipe dream.
๐นWork like a dog =To work very hard.
๐ธExample:
Peter became a lawyer after college, and now he works like a dog.
๐นSpeak with a forked
tongue-To tell lies or say one thing and mean something else wa
๐ธExamples:
The minister is speaking with a forked tongue, promising support he will never deliver. . People tend to believe Peter because he seems generous, but we know he speaks with a forked tongue.
๐นWet behind the ears =To be young and without experience.
๐ธExamples: Peter is too young to take on a job like this! He's still wet behind the ears!
๐นOut of practice =No longer good at doing something
๐ธExamples:
Sarah studied French in high school, but she hasn't spoken it since. She is really out of practice.
๐นLive wire =Someone who is very
active and has a lot of energy.
๐ธExample:
My sister was the live
wire and I was always called
๐นBig shot =A powerful or important person
๐ธExamples: He is trying to become a big shot in the mortgage business.
๐นCall it a day =To stop the work you are doing.
๐ธExamples:
You've been studying hard, I think you should call it a day.
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11 #Collocations_with_SAVE
โฆ๏ธSave electricity .. ูููุฑ ููุฑุจุงุก
๐Turn off the light when you leave a room to save electricity.
โฆ๏ธSave energy .. ูููุฑ ุทุงูุฉ
๐What are ways that we can save energy?
โฆ๏ธSave lives .. ูููุฐ ุฃุฑูุงุญ
๐Spotting the disease early can save lives.
โฆ๏ธSave money .. ูููุฑ ุฃู
ูุงู
๐We stayed in a cheapo hotel to save money.
โฆ๏ธSave oneโs strength .. ูุญุงูุธ ุนูู ููุชู
๐Youโre sick so save your strength, and donโt try to do anything.
โฆ๏ธSave someone a seat .. ูุญุฌุฒ ูุฃุญุฏูู
ู
ูุนุฏ
๐I will be late to the movie. Will you save me a seat?
โฆ๏ธSave someoneโs life .. ูููุฐ ุญูุงุฉ ุฃุญุฏูู
๐Wearing a seat belt in a car can save your life.
โฆ๏ธSave something .. ูููุฑ ุดูุก
๐Itโs just a wonderful feeling to save something.
โฆ๏ธSave space .. ูููุฑ ู
ุณุงุญุฉ
๐She saved some space in her suitcase for souvenirs.
โฆ๏ธSave time .. ูููุฑ ููุช
๐Itโll save time if we go by cab.
โฆ๏ธSave yourself the trouble .. ูููุฑ ุนูู ููุณู ุงูุชุนุจ
๐You should save yourself the trouble.
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14 #Common_expressions:
1. Fed up. = this means, to have had enough
2. Feel like = this means, want to do something
3. No hard feelings = don't worry
4. Heavy duty = tough and powerful
5. Hook up = to connect
6. Join forces.=means to unite
7. just what the doctor ordered = means what you need
8. Just about = nearly
9. Ins and outs = the small details
10. In hand = under control
11. Kick around = treat badly
12. Kick the bucket = to die
13. Knock it off = to stop it
14. Know-it-all = means, over confident
15. Keep on = continue
16. In less than no time = immediately
17. Long face = sad
18. Means business = serious
19. Make up your mind. = decide
20. Make off with = to steal
21. Make believe = to pretend
22. Mixed up = confused
23. Makes sense =seems reasonable/ right
24. Make a difference = to matter
25. Nail it down = finalize it
26. Never mind = don't worry about it
27. No doubt = certainly
28. No sweat = it's easy to do/ Ok
29. Of age =old enough
30. Off the hook =out of trouble
31. Once in a blue moon = rarely
32. Out of order = does not work
33. Out of shape = to be unfit
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15 ๐Sleep Idioms
Wrong side of the bedโ
The phrase โwaking up on the wrong side of the bedโ refers to waking up in a bad mood, and originates from an Ancient Roman superstition, made popular by Augustus Caesar. They were always vigilant in making sure not to get up on the โsinisterโ (left) side of the bed, as they believed this was a bad omen and would lead to bad luck.
Sleep like a log
When people say they โslept like a logโ, they usually mean that they slept soundly, without moving, all night. It is a little known fact that this phrase actually originates from the 1883 classic novel,ย Treasure Island.
Hit the hay/sack
When people say theyโre about to โhit the hayโ, they are saying they are about to go to bed. This phrase originates from people in the early 1900s and before sleeping on mattresses stuffed with hay or straw.
Sleep tight
Beds and mattresses as we know them today have only been in use for a century. Prior to this, people usually slept on mattresses supported by ropes that crossed over each other.ย
Let sleeping dogs lie
This idiom is used when people want to warn others against instigating a situation, they would advise them to โlet sleeping dogs lieโ. This phrase is thought to originate from the Bible, however it did not appear in its current form. By the 1700s, the phrase had evolved to the form in which we see it today, and became popular, after Sir Robert Walpole, a British Prime Minister was quoted using it on multiple occasions.
โช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธ
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16 ๐change your tune
๐นMeaning
If you change your tune, you change your opinion about something or your attitude towards someone.
โ๏ธFor example
๐ธAt first Bill was against selling the rights to his book, but he changed his tune when he realized how much money he could make.
๐ธKelly was quite rude to me at first, but she changed her tune when someone mentioned how wealthy I was.
โช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธโช๏ธโซ๏ธ
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18 โด๏ธYou had better
๐ข an expression commonly used to indicate a strong suggestion or a warning that something should or needs to be done.
โ๏ธIn speech, people usually shorten (had) to ('d) and may not pronounce it at all. But do not leave out (had) or ('d) in writing:
โ You'd better (NOT You better) come here!
๐ฐExamples:
โ You had better study hard if you want to pass the exam.
โ You'd better be on time for the meeting, or the boss will be displeased.
โ You better apologize for what you said; it was really hurtful.
โ If you want to succeed in this field, you better develop strong communication skills.
โ You better save your money for emergencies; you never know what might happen.
โด๏ธBring your A game
๐ขto perform at one's highest level of skill, effort, or performance. It suggests giving one's best effort, being fully prepared, and demonstrating excellence or exceptional performance. The phrase is often used in competitive contexts, sports, business environments, or any situation where one wants to emphasize the need for top-level performance.
๐ฐExamples:
โ We have a tough opponent today, so we need everyone to bring their A game.
โ If you want to succeed in this competition, you have to bring your A game.
โ She always brings her A game to every project she works on and consistently delivers outstanding results.
โ In order to impress the judges, it's crucial to bring your A game in your audition.
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19 -You're getting a good kick out of this, aren't you?
-I am. But I'm taking this on its merits, and you better bring your (A) game tomorrow because he's got a legitimate claim.
โด๏ธGet a kick out of something
๐ขto like or enjoy something; to be amused by something.
๐ฐExamples:
โ I always get a kick out of watching comedy shows; they always make me laugh.
โ She gets a good kick out of solving difficult puzzles; it's like a mental challenge for her.
โด๏ธTake something on its merits
๐ขto evaluate or judge something based solely on its own qualities, merits, or characteristics, without being influenced by external factors or biased opinions. It implies considering something objectively and making a fair assessment.
๐ฐExamples:
โ Rather than relying on rumors or hearsay, I prefer to take each argument on its merits and analyze the evidence presented.
โ The jury was instructed to take the evidence on its merits and not be swayed by personal biases.
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20 โด๏ธYou had better
๐ข an expression commonly used to indicate a strong suggestion or a warning that something should or needs to be done.
โ๏ธIn speech, people usually shorten (had) to ('d) and may not pronounce it at all. But do not leave out (had) or ('d) in writing:
โ You'd better (NOT You better) come here!
๐ฐExamples:
โ You had better study hard if you want to pass the exam.
โ You'd better be on time for the meeting, or the boss will be displeased.
โ You better apologize for what you said; it was really hurtful.
โ If you want to succeed in this field, you better develop strong communication skills.
โ You better save your money for emergencies; you never know what might happen.
โด๏ธBring your A game
๐ขto perform at one's highest level of skill, effort, or performance. It suggests giving one's best effort, being fully prepared, and demonstrating excellence or exceptional performance. The phrase is often used in competitive contexts, sports, business environments, or any situation where one wants to emphasize the need for top-level performance.
๐ฐExamples:
โ We have a tough opponent today, so we need everyone to bring their A game.
โ If you want to succeed in this competition, you have to bring your A game.
โ She always brings her A game to every project she works on and consistently delivers outstanding results.
โ In order to impress the judges, it's crucial to bring your A game in your audition.
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21 #Common_Phrases
1โฃ "Two wrongs don't make a right."
๐ขThis phrase means that responding to a wrongdoing with another wrongdoing does not solve the problem or make it right. It emphasizes the importance of seeking a more ethical or appropriate solution.
๐ฐExample: "He may have cheated, but you shouldn't cheat in return. Remember, two wrongs don't make a right."
2โฃ"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
๐ขThis phrase suggests that the person who speaks up or complains the loudest receives attention or assistance. It highlights the idea that being vocal about a problem or need often leads to its resolution.
๐ฐExample: "If you want your opinion heard, don't hesitate to speak up. The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
3โฃ"Settle the score."
๐ขThis phrase means to resolve a dispute or seek justice for a wrongdoing, often with the intention of vindication or retribution.
๐ฐExample: "It's time to settle the score and finally confront him about what he did."
4โฃ"The empire where the sun never sets."
๐ขThis phrase refers to historical empires, such as the British Empire, which had territories around the world, ensuring that there was always daylight in at least one part of their vast empire.
๐ฐExample: "The British Empire was often referred to as 'the empire where the sun never sets."
5โฃ "We need to catch him in the act."
๐ข This phrase means that it is necessary to witness someone doing something wrong or illegal in order to take action or establish proof.
๐ฐExample: "Suspicions aren't enough; we need to catch him in the act before accusing him."
6โฃ"An olive branch"
๐ขThis phrase represents a gesture or offer of peace, reconciliation, or settlement, often used to indicate a willingness to resolve a conflict or establish harmony.
๐ฐExample: "He extended an olive branch to his estranged friend, hoping to mend their broken relationship."
7โฃ"Off his guard"
๐ขThis phrase refers to someone being unprepared or unaware, often in a vulnerable or defenseless state.
๐ฐExample: "The surprise attack caught him off his guard, and he was unable to defend himself."
8โฃ "My cherry on top"
๐ข This phrase is used to express something that is added as a final touch or embellishment, often to make something special or complete.
๐ฐExample: "Getting that job offer was amazing, but the signing bonus was the cherry on top."
9โฃ"Fruits of your father's labors"
๐ข This phrase refers to the benefits or rewards derived from the hard work and efforts of one's father. It acknowledges the results or outcomes of someone's father's work.
๐ฐExample: "He inherited his successful business from his father; it's the fruits of his father's labors."
๐"Can I tag along?"
๐ขThis phrase means to ask if you can accompany someone, join them, or go along with them.
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22 #Common_Phrases
1โฃTwo wrongs don't make a right.
ูุง ุชุนุงูุฌ ุงูุฎุทุฃ ุจุงูุฎุทุฃ
2โฃThe squeaky wheel gets the grease.
ู
ุงุถุงุน ุญู ุจุนุฏู ู
ุทุงูุจ
3โฃSettle the score.
ูุตูู ุงูุญุณุงุจ
4โฃThe empire where the sun never sets.
ุงูุฅู
ุจุฑุงุทูุฑูุฉ ุงูุชู ูุง ุชุบูุจ ุนููุง ุงูุดู
ุณ
5โฃWe need to catch him in the act.
ุจุงูุฌุฑู
ุงูู
ุดููุฏ
6โฃAn olive branch
ุจุงุฏุฑุฉ ุณูุงู
7โฃOff his guard
ูู ุบููุฉ ู
ูู
8โฃMy cherry on top
ู
ุงูู
ูุฒูู
9โฃFruits of your father's labors
ุซู
ุฑุฉ ุฃุนู
ุงู ูุงูุฏู
๐Can I tag along? ูู ูู
ูููู ู
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23 #Common_Phrases
1โฃ "Two wrongs don't make a right."
๐ขThis phrase means that responding to a wrongdoing with another wrongdoing does not solve the problem or make it right. It emphasizes the importance of seeking a more ethical or appropriate solution.
๐ฐExample: "He may have cheated, but you shouldn't cheat in return. Remember, two wrongs don't make a right."
2โฃ"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
๐ขThis phrase suggests that the person who speaks up or complains the loudest receives attention or assistance. It highlights the idea that being vocal about a problem or need often leads to its resolution.
๐ฐExample: "If you want your opinion heard, don't hesitate to speak up. The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
3โฃ"Settle the score."
๐ขThis phrase means to resolve a dispute or seek justice for a wrongdoing, often with the intention of vindication or retribution.
๐ฐExample: "It's time to settle the score and finally confront him about what he did."
4โฃ"The empire where the sun never sets."
๐ขThis phrase refers to historical empires, such as the British Empire, which had territories around the world, ensuring that there was always daylight in at least one part of their vast empire.
๐ฐExample: "The British Empire was often referred to as 'the empire where the sun never sets.'"
5โฃ "We need to catch him in the act."
๐ข This phrase means that it is necessary to witness someone doing something wrong or illegal in order to take action or establish proof.
๐ฐExample: "Suspicions aren't enough; we need to catch him in the act before accusing him."
6โฃ"An olive branch"
๐ขThis phrase represents a gesture or offer of peace, reconciliation, or settlement, often used to indicate a willingness to resolve a conflict or establish harmony.
๐ฐExample: "He extended an olive branch to his estranged friend, hoping to mend their broken relationship."
7โฃ"Off his guard"
๐ขThis phrase refers to someone being unprepared or unaware, often in a vulnerable or defenseless state.
๐ฐExample: "The surprise attack caught him off his guard, and he was unable to defend himself."
8โฃ "My cherry on top"
๐ข This phrase is used to express something that is added as a final touch or embellishment, often to make something special or complete.
๐ฐExample: "Getting that job offer was amazing, but the signing bonus was the cherry on top."
9โฃ"Fruits of your father's labors"
๐ข This phrase refers to the benefits or rewards derived from the hard work and efforts of one's father. It acknowledges the results or outcomes of someone's father's work.
๐ฐExample: "He inherited his successful business from his father; it's the fruits of his father's labors."
๐"Can I tag along"
๐ขThis phrase means to ask if you can accompany someone, join them, or go along with them.
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24 #confusing_words
๐Hopefully / Thankfully ๐
โช๏ธYou can say hopefully about something you want to happen (but you do not know if
it will happen or not).
โช๏ธSay thankfully about an established fact.
โช๏ธBoth โhopefullyโ and โthankfullyโ can be used in the past, present, or future โ but
thankfully is about confirmed facts and hopefully is about unconfirmed facts:
โซ๏ธFuture:
โHopefully, this project will be finished by the end of the month. (= Iโm not sure if it will be finished by the end of the month or not, but I want it
to).
โ Thankfully, this project will be finished by the end of the month. (= The project will definitely be finished by that time).
โซ๏ธPresent:
โHopefully, there isnโt a long line at the bank. (= I am not yet at the bank, so I donโt know if the line is long or not)
โ Thankfully, there isnโt a long line at the bank. (= I am at the bank now, and I can see that the line is not long).
โซ๏ธPast:
โ Hopefully, George got home safely last night. (= I donโt know if he got home safely or not)
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25 #confusing_words
๐ Hijack / kidnap ๐
โช๏ธYou hijack a vehicle - such as a car, train, or airplane - taking control of it by using
force.
โHe hijacked a truck, threatening the driver at gunpoint
โช๏ธYou kidnap a person - take and hold the person against their will, often demanding money to release them.
โThe criminals attempted to kidnap the wealthy businessman's daughter for ransom. | 547 | 2 | Loading... |
26 #confusing_words
๐Impending / Pending ๐
โช๏ธIf an issue is pending, it means it is not yet concluded or resolved. It is waiting for a
decision or confirmation.
โThe results of the experiment are pending. = waiting for the results to be finalized.
โ We have a few pending issues on which we need the CEOโs input. = waiting for the CEO to give his/her opinion.
โThe cause of death is pending investigation. = waiting for the police to investigate.
โThere are two pending transactions in the bank account. = the transactions have been initiated, but have not yet finished.
โช๏ธAn impending event is one that will happen very soon. Impending often has a
negative connotation (though not always):
โThe weather forecasters are advising people to stay home due to the impending storm.
โThe soldiers prepared themselves for the impending battle.
โ She faced her impending death with peace and tranquility.
โMy father is wrapping up his projects at work, in preparation for his impending retirement. (not a negative connotation; simply means that he will
retire very soon).
โช๏ธFor more positive events that will happen soon, we can use the word upcoming โ
โIโm looking forward to my upcoming trip!โ | 539 | 2 | Loading... |
27 19 Everyday Phrases with Surprisingly Grim Histories
Language is rich with history and meaning. Often, the phrases we use daily carry a deeper, historical significance that we might not be aware of, and some have surprisingly dark origins. Here are 18 everyday phrases with unexpectedly grim beginnings.
1. Meet a Deadline
In our fast-paced society, โmeeting a deadlineโ refers to completing a task within a set timeframe. But during the Civil War, a โdeadlineโ was a real line drawn around prisons. If a prisoner crossed that line, the penalty was death โ far more severe than missing an email response.
2. Diehard
Today, a โdiehardโ is a devoted fan or someone who tenaciously sticks to a cause. Its origins are less pleasant โ dating back to the 1700s, it described those who took the longest to die when being hanged.
3. Bite the Bullet
Now meaning to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely, the phrase originates from battlefield surgeries. Soldiers undergoing procedures without anesthesia had to โbite a bulletโ to endure the pain.
4. Saved By the Bell
This phrase, now used to mean a last-minute rescue from trouble, has roots in the 19th century when the fear of being buried alive was common. A bell was attached to coffins, which could be rung if someone was mistakenly buried alive.
5. Graveyard Shift
Working the โgraveyard shiftโ means working overnight. The term originates from a similar practice as โsaved by the bellโ where people were stationed in graveyards at night to listen for any bells ringing from the graves.
6. Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Today, it symbolizes hard work and effort, but originally, it referred to the violent, bloody battles that soldiers faced, highlighting the physical and emotional turmoil they endured.
7. Blackmail
Currently meaning to threaten someone to extract something, โblackmailโ originated in the Scottish border during the 16th century. Farmers were forced to pay โblackmail,โ or rent in the form of goods or services, to bandits for protection.
8. Let the Cat Out of the Bag
Now referring to revealing a secret, this phrase comes from medieval marketplaces. Unscrupulous traders would try to pass off a cat as a pig, and the deception would be revealed when the โcat was let out of the bag.โ
9. Skeleton in the Closet
Used to mean a shameful secret, this phrase dates back to a time when having a literal skeleton in oneโs closet could indicate participation in illegal activities, such as body snatching for medical dissection.
10. Kick the Bucket
A colloquial way of saying someone has died, this phraseโs origin is debated but may come from an old method of execution where the victim stood on a bucket, which was then kicked away, resulting in their hanging.
11. Pulling Someoneโs Leg
Today, itโs a harmless phrase meaning to joke with someone, but it originated from the practices of thieves in London who would literally pull a victimโs leg to trip them before robbing them.
12. Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
Used to describe someone in a bad mood, this phrase comes from an ancient Roman superstition. They believed that it was bad luck to get out of bed on the left side.
13. Breaking the Ice
Now meaning to initiate social interaction, this phrase dates back to when ships literally broke the ice to forge a path for other vessels.
14. Gone Haywire
Meaning something chaotic or out of control, this phrase originates from the early 20th century, when โhaywireโ was used to repair farm equipment, which often resulted in a messy, temporary fix.
15. Mad as a Hatter
Used to describe someone acting crazy, it comes from the 18th and 19th-century hat-making industry, where hatters often suffered from mercury poisoning, leading to mental instability.
16. Barking Up the Wrong Tree
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28 17. Barking Up the Wrong Tree
This phrase, meaning to make a false assumption or pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought, comes from hunting dogs barking at the base of the wrong tree after the prey has moved on.
18. Pull Out All the Stops
Used when you need to do everything possible to succeed, it has origins in organ playing. Pulling out all the stops would allow maximum airflow, creating the loudest possible sound.
19. Steal Someoneโs Thunder
Today, it means to take credit for someone elseโs achievements. The phrase originated with 18th-century playwright John Dennis, who created a device for mimicking thunder sounds in plays. When others started using the device, he accused them of โstealing his thunder.โ
Language continually evolves, and the phrases we use today are no exception. Their origins, sometimes grim or bizarre, provide a fascinating glimpse into the history and evolution of language and society. The next time you use one of these phrases, youโll know the darker history behind your words.
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29 #SpokenEnglish
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๐ซงOn no account/not on any account.
โused when saying that someone must not, for any reason, do something.
โช๏ธOn no account must you disturb me.
๐ซงWhen/if push comes to shove / if it comes to the push.
โif a situation becomes very difficult or action needs to be taken.
โช๏ธIf push comes to shove, you can always sell the car.
๐ซง(As) near as damn it.
โused to say that something is very nearly true or correct.
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30 Study reveals whether an 'apple a day' really keeps the doctor away
The phrase โan apple a day keeps the doctor away,โ has been a popular one in the English language for years and is something youโve almost certainly heard your parents say but what are the origins of the proverb and is there any actual truth in it?
While social media is often full of nifty health hacks and self-care tips, the saying โan apple a day keeps the doctor awayโ long pre-dates the likes of Instagram and TikTok and has been passed down through the generations, so much so that actual medical studies have been conducted to see if there is a genuine link between eating apples and the frequency of visits to the doctor.
Origins of the โapple a dayโ phrase
The proverb is believed to have originated in the county of Pembrokeshire in Wales.
An early variant of the phrase was recorded in 1866 as: โEat an apple on going to bed, and youโll keep the doctor from earning his bread.โ
According to the Washington Post, the term went through several evolutions before its current guise including โan apple a day, no doctor to payโ and โan apple a day sends the doctor away.โ
The phrase we know today was reportedly first recorded in print in 1887 โ described then as an โold sayingโ โ in a copy of The Wrexham Advertiser: โHe advocated the increased use of fruit, for he believed in the old saying, โAn apple a day keeps the doctor away.โโ
There have been multiple studies into the health benefits of apples which are low in both calories and sodium while also high in fiber and vitamin C.
The Washington Post referenced two studies, one conducted at Ohio State University in 2012 that found that eating an apple each day helped significantly lower levels of bad cholesterol in middle-aged adults, and another carried out by Dutch researchers in 2011 which found that eating apples and pears might help prevent strokes.
A more recent study, published in the JAMA medical journal in 2015 found that โevidence does not support that an apple a day keeps the doctor awayโ when results were adjusted for โsociodemographic and health-related characteristics.โ
The study did find, however, that โthe small fraction of US adults who eat an apple a day do appear to use fewer prescription medicationsโ than non-apple eaters.
While eating an apple each day may not stop you from visiting the doctor, the study concluded: โThere may be merit to saying, โAn apple a day keeps the pharmacist away.โโ
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32 In the ancient lands of grace and lore,
Our hearts are shattered, wounded to the core.
Where painful sights haunt us more and more,
Conflict and animosity, breeding thuggery and a reality sore.
Bloodshed, despair, and violence galore.
Calamities, cruelty, divisions that we deplore.
From Sana'a to Gaza, from al-Khurtum to Tripoli,
From Damascus to Baghdad's door,
Scenes of terror and war that we abhor.
Forlorn wails that we cannot ignore.
Enough is enough, we cannot endure.
It's time to unite, collaborate and restore,
The perfect, glorious days of yore.
Fight in each mountain, each plain and every shore.
Let us acknowledge our true foe and embrace unity,
To usher in an era of peace and prosperity.
Conquer the desperate plight of war's calamity,
Bask in a new dawn of hope and positivity ,
And hoist the banners of triumph and liberty .
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โฃLore = knowledge ; traditions
โฃGalore = abundant
โฃAnimosity =hostility
โฃThuggery = violence
โฃAbhor = hate
โฃDeplore= disapprove
โฃYore= the past
โฃFoe = enemy
โฃUsher in =open ; lead
โฃCalamity =disaster
โฃPlight = dilemma
โฃBask in = enjoy
โฃHoist = raise
โฃBanners = flags
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๐ซงSitting duck / Sitting target.
noun [C]
โsomeone who is easy to attack or easy to cheat.
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โด๏ธShoot oneself in the foot: This expression figuratively means to do something that ends up being detrimental to oneself or causing unnecessary problems or setbacks. It refers to an action that ultimately harms one's own interests, often due to a lack of foresight or poor decision-making. ๐ฐExamples: โ By quitting his well-paying job without another one lined up, John unknowingly shot himself in the foot financially. โ The politician's controversial statement during the campaign ended up alienating a significant portion of the electorate, effectively shooting herself in the foot and losing the support she needed to win.#Common_Phrases
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๐นWork like a dog =To work very hard.
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Peter became a lawyer after college, and now he works like a dog.
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tongue-To tell lies or say one thing and mean something else wa
๐ธExamples:
The minister is speaking with a forked tongue, promising support he will never deliver. . People tend to believe Peter because he seems generous, but we know he speaks with a forked tongue.
๐นWet behind the ears =To be young and without experience.
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๐นBig shot =A powerful or important person
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๐นCall it a day =To stop the work you are doing.
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