CORK / johnplusenglish / ENGLISH TEACHER by John Bartholomew

take up / give up / get back into

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 19:55:23 UTC

I have been to France.

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 19:56:15 UTC

Look forward to...

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 19:58:45 UTC

beer - /bɪr/beard - /bɪrd/bear - /ber/bird - /bərd/

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:01:17 UTC

keep your eye on

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:03:58 UTC

to drive somebody crazy

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:07:47 UTC

IT RINGS A BELL - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:09:03 UTC

entrepreneur - a person who sets up a business... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:10:35 UTC

man men woman women

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:11:23 UTC

wanna gonna gotta dunno - YouTube

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:12:14 UTC

ch V sh For more, visit my YouTube channel -... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:13:37 UTC

bitch - /bɪtʃ/ beach - /biːtʃ/ Let's not... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:14:26 UTC

tough / through / thought / though

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:14:44 UTC

a penny for your thoughts

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:15:46 UTC

to let somebody down

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:16:47 UTC

I was feeling under the weather yesterday but... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:18:26 UTC

at the end VS in the end 🤔 - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:20:00 UTC

TO PAY OFF "Keep going and your... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:20:46 UTC

Who's going to paint the town red tonight?

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:23:36 UTC

paint the town red (informal)

to go out and enjoy yourself in the evening, often drinking a lot of alcohol and dancing Jack finished his examstoday so he's gone out to paint the town red.

open-minded and narrow-minded - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:24:20 UTC

Tell me, are you hooked on any TV series at the... -

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:24:57 UTC

hooked on something

1. Fig. addicted to a drug or something similar. Jenny is hooked on cocaine. She was not hooked on anythingbefore that.

2. Fig. enthusiastic about something; supportive of something. Mary is hooked on football. She never misses agame. Jane is so happy! She's hooked on life.

beard - /bɪrd/ bird - /bɝːd/ or /bɜːrd/...

johntony125 — 2017-03-07 20:26:42 UTC

BREATHTAKING (adj.) used to describe something... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-03-15 13:59:52 UTC

fed up with ||| sick and tired of - YouTube

johntony125 — 2017-03-23 20:44:58 UTC

Expressions with the verb BEAR

johntony125 — 2017-04-03 21:00:55 UTC

https://youtu.be/cVItOMcgRvA

Idioms with MIND. Do you know... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-04-04 00:44:09 UTC

idiom - go hand in hand

johntony125 — 2017-04-06 19:28:09 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z74nB94_Zg

sth escapes you - YouTube

johntony125 — 2017-04-06 19:30:27 UTC

sth escapes you

Ain't - what does it mean and how do you use it - YouTube

johntony125 — 2017-04-06 19:32:06 UTC

other ways of saying sometimes

johntony125 — 2017-04-10 16:20:39 UTC

other ways of saying sometimes

https://youtu.be/gcwrIFVhRyE

brush up on sth

johntony125 — 2017-04-12 13:30:21 UTC

brush up on sth

https://youtu.be/hw6hE_GW6r0

you crack me up! (you make me laugh a lot)

johntony125 — 2017-04-17 18:37:35 UTC

Who or what drives you... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-04-19 02:23:58 UTC

Words and Phrases similar to

johntony125 — 2017-05-02 15:53:05 UTC

What do you fancy/feel like doing tonight? - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-05-04 21:06:33 UTC

What's around the corner for you? (just) around... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-05-04 21:07:23 UTC

have a hAngover be hUngover "Are you hungover... - Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2017-05-04 21:12:53 UTC

had better + infinitive

johntony125 — 2017-05-22 14:34:45 UTC

https://www.facebook.com/C.EnglishTeacher/videos/1415687025119657/

tough through thought though

johntony125 — 2017-05-27 02:54:04 UTC

tough through thought though

https://youtu.be/lzVuwhFbnXw

DULL

johntony125 — 2017-05-29 17:29:23 UTC

Born and bred

johntony125 — 2017-05-30 16:43:37 UTC

Sleep on it.

johntony125 — 2017-05-31 19:33:39 UTC

KNOW someone TO SEE

johntony125 — 2017-06-27 17:12:17 UTC

When you know somebody by sight and you could recognise them in the street but you have never spoken to them - KNOW someone TO SEE

get the hang of something

johntony125 — 2017-07-26 13:27:01 UTC

get the hang of something = to learn how to do something or use something

I beg to differ

johntony125 — 2017-09-05 16:56:46 UTC

I beg to differ

https://youtu.be/1wPxjvheSI8

Make ends meet

johntony125 — 2017-09-06 14:05:53 UTC

TO TREAT SBY TO STH

johntony125 — 2017-09-14 17:54:19 UTC

A common mistake is to say "I'll invite you to a drink."

Invite usually means to ask somebody to go somewhere with you.

TERRIBLE / AWFUL / DREADFUL

johntony125 — 2017-10-18 21:21:20 UTC

It's important to vary your language and not repeat the same words over and over. Here are two synonyms of terrible.

johntony125 — 2017-12-06 16:17:37 UTC

Pissing in the wind

johntony125 — 2018-01-25 22:11:27 UTC

Have a thing for someone

johntony125 — 2018-02-06 20:52:37 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Zm0Cco_Tg&feature=share

be KEEN ON sth

johntony125 — 2018-03-02 15:11:40 UTC

be KEEN ON sth = enthusiastic about sth or you enjoy doing sth
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be KEEN TO + inf = enthusiastic to do sth or you want to do sth soon
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What are you keen on?
What are you keen to do?

jammes or pj's = pyjamas"Bed time! Put on your jammies."(informal)

johntony125 — 2018-03-02 15:13:17 UTC

A little breakfast lesson.

johntony125 — 2018-03-20 16:34:42 UTC

Kitchen English Stories - Video

johntony125 — 2018-03-24 02:40:51 UTC

Look for something up

johntony125 — 2018-04-10 22:09:30 UTC

ROOT FOR somebody

johntony125 — 2018-06-15 19:43:18 UTC

ROOT FOR somebody - express or show your support for somebody"I'm rooting for you.""Who are you rooting for in this World Cup?"

Football Language you can use for The World Cup. ⚽

johntony125 — 2018-06-22 21:35:59 UTC

Receipt vs Recipe

johntony125 — 2018-07-24 09:44:28 UTC

IN A TIGHT SPOT 🔸 IN A PICKLE 〰️ in a difficult situation

johntony125 — 2018-07-26 11:21:21 UTC

IDIOM - on the right track

johntony125 — 2018-08-02 15:41:45 UTC

a no-brainer

johntony125 — 2018-08-06 18:59:02 UTC

To Butter SB Up

johntony125 — 2018-08-28 21:49:43 UTC

To Warm Up

johntony125 — 2018-08-28 21:52:29 UTC

PRONUNCIATION suit /suːt/

johntony125 — 2018-08-31 14:27:06 UTC

Get rid of

johntony125 — 2018-09-03 00:33:30 UTC

AIN'T is a very common word in informal, spoken English and we often see it in songs, TV shows and films.

johntony125 — 2018-09-18 12:48:35 UTC

AIN'T is a very common word in informal, spoken English and we often see it in songs, TV shows and films.
It basically replaces:
am not
is not
are not
have not
has not

Pronunciation - BEAR, BEER, BEARD, BIRD

johntony125 — 2018-09-19 01:06:58 UTC

10 Essential Phrasal Verbs

johntony125 — 2018-10-08 14:39:45 UTC

1.END UP – find yourself in a situation or place you didn’t intend or expect to be in
“I ended up doing the work myself.”
“Where did you end up on Saturday night?”
“Unfortunately, we ended up in Burger King.”

2. FIND OUT – obtain or discover information about someone or something by asking, reading, etc.
“I must find out what time the film starts.”
“To find out more, visit our website.”
“I hope he doesn’t find out.”

3. GIVE UP – stop doing or having something
“I’ve given up smoking.”
“Don’t give up yet.”
“I should give it up.”

4. LET DOWN – not help or support someone
“Please, don’t let me down.”
“Sorry for letting you down.”
“Messi let the team down.”

5. LOOK FORWARD TO – anticipate something with pleasure or excitement
"I'm really looking forward to this weekend.
“Are you looking forward to your holiday?”
“I’m not looking forward to work tomorrow.”

6. LOOK UP – search for information in a dictionary, online or in a reference
“If you don’t know the meaning, look it up.”
“I looked up the word in a dictionary.”
“I’ll look it up online.”

7. MEET UP WITH – meet someone (pre-planned)
“I’m met up with David last night.”
“Let’s meet up soon.”
“I meet up with her from time to time.”

8. RUN INTO – meet someone by chance or unexpectedly
“I ran into my ex this.”
“Guess who I ran into!”

9. LOOK AFTER – take care of someone or something
“Please, look after yourself.”
“I’ll look after it for you.”
“My sister looked after me when I was growing up.”

10. GET ALONG/ON WITH – have a friendly relationship with someone
“I get on very well with her.”
“Do you two get along?”
"I don't get along with him at all."

Today is dragging

johntony125 — 2018-10-16 09:12:40 UTC

10 Essential Adjectives (Part 1)

johntony125 — 2018-11-13 20:07:21 UTC

1. TRICKY - complicated and difficult to do

“That grammar exercise was tricky.”
“Building a computer on your own is quite tricky.”

2. HANDY - useful
“This list of prepositions is so handy.”
“This Sellotape dispense is handy.”

3. TOUGH - difficult to do or deal with

“It’s tough to remember phrasal verbs.”
“Anne Frank had a tough life.”

4. FUSSY - difficult to satisfy

“I don’t mind what movie we watch, I’m not fussy.”
“Vegans tend to be fussy eaters.”

5. COCKY - too confident about your abilities or arrogant

“Ronaldo is a great footballer but I think he’s quite cocky.”
“Don’t be so cocky. It’s not a good way to be.”

LIKE & AS - what's the difference?

johntony125 — 2018-11-13 20:09:15 UTC

10 Essential Adjectives (Part 2)

johntony125 — 2018-11-21 16:21:00 UTC

Informal Contractions

johntony125 — 2018-12-16 21:39:19 UTC

Put up with

johntony125 — 2019-01-17 18:52:05 UTC

Bullshit

johntony125 — 2019-01-21 17:29:01 UTC

In the corner vs At the corner

johntony125 — 2019-01-25 13:38:10 UTC

Prepositions

johntony125 — 2019-01-25 17:38:34 UTC

Prepositios 1

johntony125 — 2019-01-25 17:47:58 UTC

Vocabulary: Fits/Suits/Matches

johntony125 — 2019-01-29 16:26:26 UTC

Desperate

johntony125 — 2019-04-03 16:36:55 UTC

Lettuce

johntony125 — 2019-04-17 16:48:18 UTC

Come off it!

johntony125 — 2019-04-29 20:00:17 UTC

English is strange. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.

johntony125 — 2019-05-02 16:39:01 UTC

Car Vocabulary - Cork

johntony125 — 2019-05-02 22:15:29 UTC

A Pipe Dream

johntony125 — 2019-05-05 02:41:14 UTC

Video:Far from it

johntony125 — 2019-05-06 00:35:52 UTC

Same siund words - Cork Video

johntony125 — 2019-05-22 22:55:24 UTC

Phrasal Verbs - Travel

johntony125 — 2019-05-24 11:59:31 UTC

Phrasal Verbs - Travel

To Birp / To Fart

johntony125 — 2019-05-29 20:06:09 UTC

Scruffy

johntony125 — 2019-06-02 15:46:56 UTC

Prepositions with these adjectives (un)kind

johntony125 — 2019-06-02 15:56:55 UTC

The UK / Great Britain / Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland

johntony125 — 2019-06-02 16:00:45 UTC

Cork English Teacher

johntony125 — 2019-06-08 02:52:40 UTC

10 Essential Adjectives (Part 2)

johntony125 — 2019-06-08 02:58:01 UTC

Stand for - meaning

johntony125 — 2019-06-12 13:54:46 UTC

Anything but...

johntony125 — 2019-06-27 09:53:02 UTC

Informal English

johntony125 — 2019-06-27 11:24:47 UTC

PREPOSITIONS

johntony125 — 2019-07-01 15:11:27 UTC

On the beatch / At the beatch

johntony125 — 2019-07-03 12:33:08 UTC

Expression - HAVE A FLAIR FOR sth.

johntony125 — 2019-07-10 09:20:32 UTC

Mayor vs Major

johntony125 — 2019-07-17 14:52:13 UTC

Shit Happens

johntony125 — 2019-07-22 16:50:56 UTC

Prepositions

johntony125 — 2019-07-23 16:57:41 UTC

a prick

johntony125 — 2019-07-25 18:47:37 UTC

Put sb down

johntony125 — 2019-07-25 18:59:08 UTC

A ballpark figure

johntony125 — 2019-07-27 11:14:51 UTC

be taken aback

johntony125 — 2019-07-29 10:56:12 UTC

A BALLPARK FIGURE

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 01:49:30 UTC

Silent letters

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 01:51:38 UTC

Sex-on-legs

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 01:55:00 UTC

an uphill battle

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 02:03:31 UTC

on time VS in time

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 02:11:46 UTC

10 Essential Phrasal Verbs

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 02:16:40 UTC

CHAOS pronunciation

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 02:33:09 UTC

Foreing / Foreigner

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Homophones

johntony125 — 2019-07-30 17:02:22 UTC

like chalk and cheese

johntony125 — 2019-07-31 08:22:39 UTC

let's agree to disagree

johntony125 — 2019-08-01 08:54:59 UTC

Made up my mind

johntony125 — 2019-08-02 02:59:32 UTC

ON the beach / AT the beach

johntony125 — 2019-08-09 11:13:50 UTC

Let _________go

johntony125 — 2019-08-10 10:43:11 UTC

Gobsmacked

johntony125 — 2019-08-15 09:31:57 UTC

Fill somebody in

johntony125 — 2019-08-17 11:50:45 UTC

Boil over

johntony125 — 2019-08-17 20:42:06 UTC

Clothes away

johntony125 — 2019-08-19 08:44:25 UTC

Sink in

johntony125 — 2019-08-23 08:42:56 UTC

Maintenance

johntony125 — 2019-08-24 08:24:54 UTC

FROM THE WORD GO means from the start or beginning of something.

johntony125 — 2019-08-27 10:29:40 UTC

FROM THE WORD GO means from the start or beginning of something.

I liked her from the word go.
I found the job easy from the word go.
It was a disaster from the word go.

If you imagine the start of a car race, when the drivers are signalled to start with the GO sign, this is FROM THE WORD GO, from the very start of something.

It's an expression that's mostly used in speaking.

Speak your mind

johntony125 — 2019-09-02 14:35:15 UTC

FED UP WITH / SICK AND TIRED OF / SICK of someone or something

johntony125 — 2019-09-04 02:48:25 UTC

When you’re FED UP WITH / SICK AND TIRED OF / SICK of someone or something you’re incapable of tolerating more. 😤

This week has flown / dragged

johntony125 — 2019-09-05 23:11:49 UTC

I’m off...

johntony125 — 2019-09-09 09:01:29 UTC

Phrasal Verbs: Put

johntony125 — 2019-09-11 08:34:05 UTC

Adverbs of frequency

johntony125 — 2019-09-25 19:42:24 UTC

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ly4hiF4H1/?igshid=vtbyrwxeockq

Come to an end

johntony125 — 2019-09-27 00:46:52 UTC

Out of curiosity

johntony125 — 2019-10-05 20:41:20 UTC

Turn to

johntony125 — 2019-10-07 18:20:02 UTC

Lend vs Borrow

johntony125 — 2019-10-16 21:04:01 UTC

Hold your horses

johntony125 — 2019-10-16 22:17:47 UTC

CRACK DOWN ON

johntony125 — 2019-10-21 11:12:18 UTC

Prepositions

johntony125 — 2019-10-21 14:49:36 UTC

VINEYARD

johntony125 — 2019-10-23 10:49:10 UTC

grow apart

johntony125 — 2019-11-19 10:20:28 UTC

So vs Neither

johntony125 — 2019-11-20 18:38:45 UTC

Such

johntony125 — 2019-11-21 11:05:20 UTC

Blurry / Blurred

johntony125 — 2019-12-03 19:10:36 UTC

Fake tan

johntony125 — 2019-12-04 13:31:21 UTC

As Fuck

johntony125 — 2019-12-06 10:39:57 UTC

Phrasal Verbs with PUT UP

johntony125 — 2019-12-06 13:16:16 UTC

Silent B

johntony125 — 2019-12-10 10:02:10 UTC

COME DOWN WITH

johntony125 — 2019-12-26 11:21:45 UTC

BURST INTO

johntony125 — 2019-12-31 03:16:51 UTC

To dread something

johntony125 — 2019-12-31 03:23:27 UTC

New Year’s Phrasal Verbs

johntony125 — 2019-12-31 03:31:14 UTC

HUNGOVER

johntony125 — 2020-01-01 13:54:31 UTC

Vocab.:UPPERCASE

johntony125 — 2020-01-08 20:16:17 UTC

UPPERCASE and LOWERCASE are terms used when typing, not writing by hand. In that case, it's CAPITALS or SMALL LETTERS.

It fits...

johntony125 — 2020-01-14 23:07:42 UTC

To Drag

johntony125 — 2020-01-20 10:07:43 UTC

Out of the blue

johntony125 — 2020-01-21 11:25:02 UTC

A Bore

johntony125 — 2020-01-24 13:10:59 UTC

Madrid

johntony125 — 2020-01-28 00:14:23 UTC

It remains to be seen

johntony125 — 2020-01-28 00:57:14 UTC

Such to add emphasis to a noun

johntony125 — 2020-01-28 16:55:18 UTC

johntony125 — 2020-02-11 19:48:20 UTC

Sleep on it

johntony125 — 2020-03-03 11:34:27 UTC

Slang - Fuck...

johntony125 — 2020-03-05 19:16:56 UTC

Cabin Fever

johntony125 — 2020-03-19 17:51:11 UTC

Stock up on something

johntony125 — 2020-03-21 14:17:20 UTC

TAKE AFTER

johntony125 — 2020-04-17 05:01:18 UTC

https://youtu.be/cN0FBs0kTUc

Vocabulary Lay off / to fire sb

johntony125 — 2020-04-21 16:27:19 UTC

Sooner or later

johntony125 — 2020-05-05 00:07:28 UTC

https://www.facebook.com/C.EnglishTeacher/videos/928583964266680/?vh=e

johntony125 — 2020-05-05 00:10:08 UTC

Look - Phrasal Verbs

johntony125 — 2020-05-18 05:17:07 UTC

P

johntony125 — 2020-05-19 12:03:37 UTC

PREPOSITIONS

johntony125 — 2020-05-19 22:06:15 UTC

turn a blind eye

johntony125 — 2020-06-14 13:36:20 UTC

Tipsy - means just a little bit drunk

johntony125 — 2020-06-17 14:44:09 UTC

something TAKES A TOLL on you or something

johntony125 — 2020-06-17 14:48:57 UTC

an outbreak

johntony125 — 2020-06-24 11:49:37 UTC

Contractions

johntony125 — 2020-06-26 10:18:51 UTC

TAKE THE ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH

johntony125 — 2020-06-26 10:25:25 UTC

fall through

johntony125 — 2020-06-26 16:58:20 UTC

rough / smooth

johntony125 — 2020-07-01 15:52:12 UTC

grow up / grow

johntony125 — 2020-07-01 19:03:21 UTC

Towel

johntony125 — 2020-07-08 09:50:39 UTC

in denail

johntony125 — 2020-07-09 09:22:45 UTC

Off the beaten path

johntony125 — 2020-07-20 08:23:47 UTC

Rise / Fall

johntony125 — 2020-07-20 09:20:28 UTC

Inversion

johntony125 — 2020-07-23 15:58:45 UTC

Wish

johntony125 — 2020-07-24 10:30:10 UTC

WHILE VS MEANWHILE

johntony125 — 2020-07-27 21:06:13 UTC

between a rock and a hard place

johntony125 — 2020-07-29 22:11:44 UTC

AMID / AMIDST

johntony125 — 2020-07-30 11:00:18 UTC

AMID / AMIDST - is a preposition and here it means in the middle of noise, busy activity, confusion and chaos. It’s quite formal and we mostly read it in newspaper articles.

Let alone

johntony125 — 2020-07-31 00:10:32 UTC

Writing

johntony125 — 2020-08-05 07:23:56 UTC

PHRASE - CALL IT A DAY

johntony125 — 2020-08-05 20:31:30 UTC

AGE ending PRONUNCIATION

johntony125 — 2020-08-06 14:52:12 UTC

Summer Weather Vocabulary☀️

johntony125 — 2020-08-08 07:06:56 UTC

☀️Summer Weather Vocabulary☀️. What’s the weather like where you are today? Boiling right? 🥵

💬
It’s been a mild winter here. I have barely used my jacket.
💬
I love those balmy evenings in summertime, strolling along the beach.
💬
It’s usually warm here in summer but rarely very hot.
💬
It’s absolutely boiling in Turkey today and we cannot be in the sun.
💬
Yet another scorching day in Moscow. This heat is unbearable.
💬
We have a heatwave here in London.
💬
It’s a scorcher in Warsaw today!
💬
I want to have a tan but it’s impossible to get on in Dublin.
💬
Put on plenty of sunblock or you’ll get burnt.
💬
I’ll spend the weekend sunbathing by the pool.
💬
I love having a beer outside while catching some rays.
💬
Let’s chill out in the garden and soak up the sun.
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Wow! You got tanned today, you look great.
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English tourists in Andalusia and Alicante tend to get sunburnt.

Variety

johntony125 — 2020-08-08 10:05:14 UTC

Variety

laughing stock

johntony125 — 2020-08-08 14:57:49 UTC

johntony125 — 2020-08-11 07:24:14 UTC

It takes two to tango

THOUGH

johntony125 — 2020-08-16 20:18:34 UTC

Like (2) peas in a pot

johntony125 — 2020-08-26 17:00:09 UTC

Cooped up

johntony125 — 2020-09-20 01:06:22 UTC

The lights are on but nobody's home

johntony125 — 2020-10-10 22:25:05 UTC

Verb + Gerund (ing)

johntony125 — 2020-10-18 21:23:24 UTC

so + aux + I

johntony125 — 2020-10-26 12:27:21 UTC

PUT sb UP

johntony125 — 2020-11-01 22:51:44 UTC

put something off

johntony125 — 2020-11-02 17:44:07 UTC

Slangs

johntony125 — 2020-11-13 10:34:19 UTC

Very tired / Cozy

johntony125 — 2020-11-13 23:24:30 UTC

Who’s unwinding?

johntony125 — 2020-11-14 11:09:15 UTC

johntony125 — 2020-11-17 22:19:59 UTC

To Mask Up

johntony125 — 2020-11-19 23:14:26 UTC

Popping out

PASS AWAY / PASS OUT is a synonym of FAINT

johntony125 — 2020-11-29 20:19:09 UTC

To Roll Something Out

johntony125 — 2020-11-30 09:45:41 UTC

Though / Tough / Through / Thought / Thorough

johntony125 — 2020-12-03 21:03:25 UTC

At last

johntony125 — 2020-12-04 11:22:20 UTC

The Three Wise Men

johntony125 — 2020-12-17 14:46:41 UTC

New Year’s Resolutions.

johntony125 — 2021-01-03 21:55:28 UTC

Starving

johntony125 — 2021-01-10 21:55:33 UTC

Stop beating around the bush!

johntony125 — 2021-01-10 22:09:50 UTC

to avoid talking about what is important:

Don't beat around the bush - get to the point!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CJozvc4HvSx/?igshid=lixld8zn9fqh

Wrap up

johntony125 — 2021-01-11 16:11:04 UTC

describe trends

johntony125 — 2021-01-14 17:03:53 UTC

give sb the cold shoulder - intentionally ignore somebody when you see them

johntony125 — 2021-01-17 19:15:57 UTC

He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth! 🦷 🦷

johntony125 — 2021-01-31 18:57:29 UTC

Call it a night

johntony125 — 2021-02-01 22:52:02 UTC

WHATCHAMACALLIT ❓

johntony125 — 2021-02-03 21:53:22 UTC

suit /suːt/suite /swiːt/sweet /swiːt/sweat /swet/

johntony125 — 2021-02-07 18:35:08 UTC

Quit/Quite/Quiet/Choir

johntony125 — 2021-02-10 15:42:45 UTC

Say TALK TO THE HAND! ✋🏻 CUZ THIS FACE AIN’T LISTENIN’ … 😾😽

johntony125 — 2021-02-13 18:07:58 UTC

YOU CRACK ME UP!

johntony125 — 2021-02-20 18:55:26 UTC

Vaccine

johntony125 — 2021-02-23 21:18:13 UTC

To Cringe

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IT’S TIME (YOU/HE/WE/THEY) + PAST FORM

johntony125 — 2021-02-28 20:14:00 UTC

YET can be used in the same was as ‘but’. It’s slightly more formal. Great for writing essays and improving your speaking skills.

johntony125 — 2021-02-28 20:16:34 UTC

TO BE IN A FUNK 😞 - in a sad or grumpy mood

johntony125 — 2021-02-28 20:39:28 UTC

To stare

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A blast from the past

johntony125 — 2021-03-06 21:14:07 UTC

a blast from the past informal something powerfully nostalgic: the soundtrack is a real blast from the past.

FUNNY

johntony125 — 2021-03-06 21:18:13 UTC

FUNNY can also mean strange in English. Yes, that’s right. Confused? The rest of us as well, including J-Lo and Elton John. Please, use this more often as it’s very common.

“This milk smells funny.”
“It tastes funny as well.”
“It’s funny you ask me that because …”
“That’s funny, I’m sure locked the door.”
“Ain’t it funny how some feelings …”
“It’s a little bit funny .. this feeling inside …”
“He’s been acting funny lately.”
“The engine is making that funny sound again.”

PISS somebody OFF | be PISSED OFF

johntony125 — 2021-03-06 21:23:21 UTC

I CAN’T ____ TO SAVE MY LIFE!!! 😭

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Prepositions + adjective

johntony125 — 2021-03-14 21:36:44 UTC

Cheer sb Up or PUTS you IN A GOOD MOOD

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Having a ball

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Mickey Mouse Course

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I was surprised

johntony125 — 2021-04-10 09:53:44 UTC

You’re beatiful

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I’ve had it up to here with virus

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Other ways to say "Do you agree?"

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johntony125 — 2021-04-30 14:15:01 UTC

This place needs…

johntony125 — 2021-05-06 07:52:10 UTC

Conditionals

Cut to the chase

johntony125 — 2021-05-28 20:46:01 UTC

I’ve had it up to here with…

johntony125 — 2021-05-28 20:49:13 UTC

I’m torn between A and B

johntony125 — 2021-07-03 21:24:08 UTC

(be torn ) be in a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options or parties: he was torn between his duty and his better instincts .

Root for…

johntony125 — 2021-07-03 22:16:46 UTC

Possessive Adjective vs Posessive Pronoun

johntony125 — 2021-07-05 09:18:01 UTC

When something you do or say raises (a few) eyebrows, it causes shock or surprise among people.

johntony125 — 2021-07-05 16:46:47 UTC

Many words that end with ‘ANT’ get mispronounced by students of English. Here are a few of the most common ones that I hear.

johntony125 — 2021-07-09 12:15:41 UTC

When people or things are THIN ON THE GROUND, it means that there are not many available or they are hard to find. This expression is similar to FEW AND FAR BETWEEN.

johntony125 — 2021-07-16 14:06:58 UTC

Some examples for you:

🗣 Following the pandemic, jobs are thin on the ground here.
🗣 Sadly, such opportunities are thin on the ground.
🗣 You’ll be hard pressed to find tourists here in winter, they’re thin on the ground.
🗣 Taxis seem very thin on the ground tonight — I will have to walk.
🗣 Good news has been thin on the ground lately. (also for uncountable nouns)
🗣 Reliable workers are thin on the ground.

HAVING SAID THAT is used to mean ‘despite what has just been said’ - so it’s essentially contrasting or restricting what you have said previously. I believe many people mistranslate this when they want to use WITH THAT IN MIND.

johntony125 — 2021-07-16 14:21:49 UTC

Some examples for you:

🗣 Of course he deserves prison. Having said that, I don't think any good will come of locking him up forever.

🗣 Ireland has an awful climate, but having said that, when it is sunny, it’s glorious here.

🗣 You have done well so far. Having said that, there’s still room for improvement.

🗣 McDonald’s is just junk food. Having said that, I do get cravings for hamburgers from time to time.

It’s quite different to WITH THAT IN MIND

🗣 The Delta variant is rampant across Europe. With that in mind, we must be cautious.

When something is PART AND PARCEL of something, it is an integral, unavoidable part of that thing. You just have to accept that it’s part of it and get on with it. This phrase is very common in the UK and Ireland so I urge you to learn it and use it, especially in exam speaking tasks.As Dostoyevsky once said - “Suffering is part and parcel of extensive intelligence and a feeling heart.”

johntony125 — 2021-07-16 14:48:52 UTC

Here are a few more examples:

🗣 Corruption is part and parcel of politics.
🗣 Rain is part and parcel of everyday life here.
🗣 Well, mistakes are part and parcel of every job.
🗣 Dealing with parents is part and parcel of a teacher’s work.
🗣 What can we do? That’s just part and parcel of it.
🗣 Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist.
🗣 Being recognized in the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.
🗣 Stubbornness is part and parcel of his character.

When a room/place is LIKE A BOMB HIT IT, it means it’s a total mess and needs tidying. This phrases brings me back to my teenage years … I can still hear my mother screaming “OMG!

johntony125 — 2021-08-06 13:29:40 UTC

CUT DOWN on sth / CUT BACK on sth / CUT sth OUT

johntony125 — 2021-08-06 14:05:52 UTC

CUT DOWN on sth - reduce the amount of something you consume, use or do

🗣 I’ve been trying to cut down on coffee. I wouldn’t completely stop drinking it, just less and less.
🗣 You should cut down on social media, it’s ruining your life.
(You could also use CUT BACK here)

CUT BACK on sth - reduces the amount of something, especially your expenditure

🗣 We have to cut back on our spending.
🗣 I’ve cut back on clothes shopping.
(You could also use CUT DOWN here)

CUT sth OUT - completely eliminate something from your diet, habits, routine

🗣 First, I cut down on meat and then I cut it out.
🗣 Cutting out dairy is all but impossible.

GET IN TOUCH / KEEP IN TOUCH / LOSE TOUCH

johntony125 — 2021-09-07 15:54:38 UTC

KEEP UP WITH / FALL BEHIND / CATCH UP WITH

johntony125 — 2021-09-07 16:24:51 UTC

LET’S AGREE TO DISAGREE.

johntony125 — 2021-09-07 16:28:06 UTC

KEEN ON sth (you enjoy it as an activity)I’m keen on surfing.KEEN TO DO sth (you want to do it very soon)I’m keen to surf in El Palmar.

johntony125 — 2021-10-21 17:47:12 UTC

KEEN ON sth (you enjoy it as an activity)
I’m keen on surfing.
KEEN TO DO sth (you want to do it very soon)
I’m keen to surf in El Palmar.

made of / made out of / made from / made with

johntony125 — 2021-10-21 17:51:31 UTC

MEASURES vs MEASUREMENTS

johntony125 — 2021-10-24 20:46:34 UTC

SNOWED UNDER/SWAMPED/UP TO MY EYES

johntony125 — 2021-10-24 20:49:22 UTC

▪️SNOWED UNDER with work
▪️SWAMPED with work
▪️UP TO MY EYES in work

to match/suit/fit

johntony125 — 2021-10-24 20:52:02 UTC

al ending words and their pronunciation

johntony125 — 2021-10-27 08:30:42 UTC

culture vulture

johntony125 — 2021-10-27 22:32:53 UTC

culture vulture someone who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc.:

If you're a culture vulture, New York has everything you could want - opera, theatre, museums, and more.

Pronounciation - NOUNS AND VERBS - Stressing

johntony125 — 2021-11-10 00:59:57 UTC

Rack your brains/Come up with/Come to mind

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Don’t use “unemployed”

johntony125 — 2021-11-19 22:48:24 UTC

To Fall Through

johntony125 — 2021-11-22 13:21:48 UTC

To Come Down With Something

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Do some exercise - Not `do sport´

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a fiver / a tenner

johntony125 — 2021-11-30 22:28:05 UTC

Shit happens!

johntony125 — 2021-12-13 18:23:22 UTC

To say the least.

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Come January 1, I want to HIT THE GROUND RUNNING and that’s why I’m starting good habits in December so that I am already full of energy and enthusiasm to do more and be more efficient in 2022.

johntony125 — 2021-12-15 18:33:31 UTC

Side effects

johntony125 — 2022-01-18 19:06:48 UTC

All set

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A Hangover (noun) /To be Hangover

johntony125 — 2022-01-23 20:44:35 UTC

At the beach or On the beach?

johntony125 — 2022-01-27 08:14:00 UTC

So, I’ve had it up to here with X, Y & Z in Ireland.

johntony125 — 2022-02-10 11:14:56 UTC

I have a question.

johntony125 — 2022-02-11 00:13:14 UTC

The vs The

johntony125 — 2022-02-11 00:30:13 UTC

These answers can be used for most exams, not just Cambridge.

johntony125 — 2022-02-13 23:38:56 UTC

It’s:- a university- a European- a one hour class

johntony125 — 2022-02-13 23:47:39 UTC

It’s:

- a university
- a European
- a one hour class

Not ‘an’.

Conversely, when consonants are pronounced with a Vowel sound:

- an honest man (the h is silent here)
- an FBI agent
- an NFT

What concerns us is the SOUND that the vowels make, not the spelling so much.

Tik Tok / Netflix- Etymology

johntony125 — 2022-02-16 10:06:28 UTC

Count on me! / Count me in! / Count me out!

johntony125 — 2022-02-20 20:09:14 UTC

I’m a perfectionist. / I’m meticulous. / I’m detail oriented. / I’m like Monica in Friends.

johntony125 — 2022-02-20 20:37:19 UTC

To + Infinitive or To + ing

johntony125 — 2022-02-22 15:08:10 UTC

The word LACK is quite common in English and very useful to use both as a verb and noun.

johntony125 — 2022-04-12 18:11:07 UTC

TO LACK sth (not have enough)
Ireland lacks sunshine.

A LACK OF sth (not enough)
There’s a lack of sunshine here.

Be careful not to mix them up! I sometimes see students writing “it lacks of …” but we DON’T use ‘of’ with the verb, only the noun.

You can use IN after LACKING (adj.) - “Lacking in confidence, he struggles to speak in public.” (The ‘in’ can be omitted here)

IDIOMS

johntony125 — 2022-08-07 11:31:59 UTC

under the weather 🤧
(sick)
on cloud nine ☁️ 😊
(very happy for a specific reason)
get on like a house 🏡 on fire 🔥
(get on really well; have a great relationship)
take a toll on you 😩
(have a negative effect, esp over time)

ON A CHAIR 🪑/ IN A CHAIR

johntony125 — 2022-08-07 11:37:33 UTC

When the chair has no sides/arms, we tend to say you sit ON A CHAIR 🪑, because you can move around and even fall OFF. However, when the chair has sides/arms 💺, you sit IN A CHAIR, because you’re closed in a 3d space and can call OUT OF it. Got it? When we talk about sofas, 🛋 we sat ON A SOFA, because you can move around in the 3d space.

The word LACK is quite common in English.

johntony125 — 2022-08-07 11:42:56 UTC

PHASE sth OUT / WEAN sb OFF sth

johntony125 — 2022-08-22 14:29:39 UTC

• PHASE sth OUT

gradually stop the practice or production of sth (in phases)

We need to phase out fossil fuels.
Petrol cars will be phased out in the coming years.
Those methods have been phased out.

• WEAN sb OFF sth

gradually become less dependent on sth

I'm trying to wean myself off tobacco.
The world must wean itself off hydrocarbons.
Germany says it will wean itself off gas.

A mother who is breastfeeding her child reaches a stage where she must WEAN her baby OFF breastmilk and start using bottle milk. 🍼 This process is called WEANING.

I’m a…

johntony125 — 2022-11-26 09:53:56 UTC

BINGE-WATCH a TV series

johntony125 — 2022-12-03 14:38:50 UTC

When you BINGE-WATCH a TV series, you watch a lot of episodes in succession. People often binge-watch series and shows at weekends. I once binge-watched the entire 5 seasons of The Wire in 3 days 📺 🍿 It was worth it! 🫶🏻

Chat on Whatsapp

johntony125 — 2022-12-03 17:24:58 UTC

SPLASH OUT

johntony125 — 2022-12-07 12:25:33 UTC

When you SPLASH OUT on sth (especially sth expensive) you spend a lot of money on that thing. Many people splashed out on Black Friday. However, many others chose not to splash out given that we are all feeling the pinch this year and trying to tighten our belts right?

STICK TO sth

johntony125 — 2023-01-09 18:55:23 UTC

When you STICK TO sth that you have promised, planned or decided to do, you don’t change your mind, you don’t give up, you don’t cancel, you keep it up, despite any resistance or laziness that might come your way.

I’ve made a resolution to exercises daily and I’m sticking to it. Are you sticking to your plans, promises and resolutions?

EXAMPLES
• Stick to the plan, don’t cancel on us now.
• I’ve been good so far, I’ve stuck to my resolutions.
• You never stick to any promises you make.
• This year I’m gonna stick to it, I’m determined.
• I’ve made up my mind to study daily and I plan to stick to it.

Air your dirty laundry in public

johntony125 — 2023-01-11 10:14:47 UTC

Cut down on / Cut back on spending money

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Phrasal Verbs With TAKE

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Dwell on sth

johntony125 — 2023-04-20 17:37:04 UTC

On the go all week, I can’t wait to PUT MY FEET UP

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Like watching paint dry

johntony125 — 2023-05-22 18:15:02 UTC

BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET 🎺

johntony125 — 2023-06-09 10:27:06 UTC

BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET 🎺
talk about your achievements, abilities or qualities in a self-promoting manner

PUSHING UP DAISIES

johntony125 — 2023-06-13 13:44:51 UTC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-USTugXgVVjJVlVUSwxfwSN-70gABzhQJe1ESGusma4/edit?usp=sharing

Similar to KICK THE BUCKET (to die), the phrase PUSHING UP DAISIES is a humorous and light-hearted way to say that somebody is dead and buried in the ground. So, instead of saying something like "Humans may live on Mars but I'll be dead by then.", you could add some light humour to it and say "...I'll be pushing up daisies by then." 😁

Here are some more examples:

• I hope to live a long and fulfilling life before I start pushing up daisies

• It's a reminder that life is precious and we shouldn't take it for granted until we're pushing up daisies.

• We'll all be pushing up daisies by the time that happens.

• If you don't take care of your health, you might end up "pushing up daisies" sooner than you think.

• I never thought I'd see the day Silvio was pushing up daisies.

• Elvis alive? No way, he's been pushing up daisies for years now.

A heart of gold vs to be a nasty piece of work

johntony125 — 2023-06-28 19:08:16 UTC

These idioms are basically opposites. To commit them to memory, here are plenty of examples ...

💛 Silvia has a heart of gold; she spent her entire weekend helping her elderly neighbor clean their yard.

💛Despite being a high-profile celebrity, he has a heart of gold and spends much of his time working with charitable organizations.

💛My grandmother has a heart of gold, she always takes care of anyone who is sick in our family.

💛The coach has a heart of gold, he gives extra time to those players who struggle.

💛The principal of our school has a heart of gold; she personally fundraises for students who can’t afford school trips.

💩Avoid doing business with him, he’s a nasty piece of work who doesn’t keep his promises.

💩The landlord is a nasty piece of work, always trying to find ways to avoid fixing things in the apartment.

💩I used to think he was nice, but after seeing how he treated his friends, I realised he’s a nasty piece of work.

💩Despite her success, she is a nasty piece of work who never misses an opportunity to belittle her colleagues.

💩That salesman is a nasty piece of work, he uses manipulative tactics to pressure people into buying things they don’t need.

LET YOUR HAIR DOWN

johntony125 — 2023-07-11 22:34:27 UTC

When you LET YOUR HAIR DOWN, you relax and enjoy yourself while not worrying about work, worries and all that stuff.

We often use this when we’re out partying with friends and one of them is a little boring, not having so much fun because they’re worried about work, behaving well, etc. and we tell them “Come on! Let your hair down!” 💃🏻🕺🏻

It’s important to let your hair down from time to time, right? It’s a way to forget your worries for a while, have fun and make the most of your time. So, anyone planning to let their hair down tonight? 👀

Here are more examples:

• After a long week of work, it’s nice to just let your hair down with friends.”

• Don’t worry so much about being perfect; just let your hair down and have fun!

• It’s your birthday party, let your hair down and enjoy yourself!

• I’m really looking forward to the concert tonight, I’m ready to let my hair down.

• We’ve finished the project, now we can let our hair down a bit!

Why is that social network called Threads?

johntony125 — 2023-07-12 10:16:24 UTC

In the context of the internet and social media, a thread typically refers to a series of connected messages or comments on a specific topic. It starts with an initial post or question, followed by subsequent replies or comments that build upon or respond to the original content. Threads are commonly found on forums, message boards, and now, we have the app Threads, Meta's version of Twitter.

The term thread in this context originated in the 90s and comes from the analogy of a physical thread that connects and holds together different pieces of fabric. In essence, the discussions, comments and interactions between people online act as threads and weave together to form a large fabric. Got it?

• I just read an interesting thread on gardening tips and tricks.
• The thread started with a thought-provoking question, and the replies were diverse.
• I lost track of time while scrolling through a captivating thread about travel stories.
• The heated debate in that political thread escalated quickly.
• I'm going to bookmark this thread for future reference as it contains valuable information.

• SWAMPED (with work). • SNOWED UNDER (with work). • UP TO MY EYES (in work)

johntony125 — 2023-07-16 22:45:59 UTC

• SWAMPED (with work)
• SNOWED UNDER (with work)
• UP TO MY EYES (in work)

🗣I’ve been swamped lately.
🗣I’m snowed under right now so I’ll get back to you later.
🗣He’s always up to his eyes in work.

WORN OUT = exhausted

johntony125 — 2023-07-18 20:14:07 UTC

fork out

johntony125 — 2023-08-13 22:10:43 UTC

ETYMOLOGY
The phrasal verb "fork out" likely originates from the imagery of using a fork to extract something, in this case, money, from one's pocket or wallet. Against your wishes, you're 'forking' it out of your pocket/wallet.

We use this primarily when we incur expenses, and find ourselves having to pay a significant amount for them.

SIMPLE
⋔ I forked out €3000 for the CELTA, which was a waste of time.
⋔ She had to fork out a lot of money for the car repairs.
⋔ He reluctantly forked out for the expensive concert tickets.
⋔ The company had to fork out a substantial sum to settle the lawsuit.
⋔ I had to fork out more than I expected for the hotel room.

ADVANCED
⋔ The government had to fork out substantial funds to support the infrastructure project.
⋔ She realized she had to fork out a substantial portion of her savings for the unexpected medical expenses.
⋔ We all had to fork out for the surprise birthday gift, which ended up being quite expensive.
⋔ She wasn't happy about having to fork out for a new computer, but her old one was beyond repair.
⋔ The homeowners had to fork out a substantial amount for the necessary repairs after the storm.

a copycat

johntony125 — 2023-08-22 08:36:01 UTC

Here are some examples to help you:

🐾 She's such a copycat, always buying the same clothes as her friends.

🐾 He's accused of being a copycat because his artwork closely resembles another artist's work.

🐾 Sarah noticed that her classmate was a copycat, using the same study methods as her without adding any personal touch.

🐾 The comedian accused his rival of being a copycat, stealing his jokes and performing them as if they were their own.

🐾 The fashion industry is full of copycats who replicate the designs of popular designers to ride on their success.

🐾 The author was frustrated to find out that someone had published a book eerily similar to their own, labeling the other writer a copycat.

🐾 The kids in the playground called him a copycat because he always tried to imitate the way his favorite superhero talked and moved.

TV Series Vocab

johntony125 — 2023-09-03 15:56:12 UTC

TV Series Vocab

GRIPPING
(holding one’s attention intensely)
• The ending so gripping that I couldn’t look away.

HOOKED
(addicted or completely engaged in sth)
• I was hooked after the first episode.

GET INTO
(become interested or engaged in sth)
• I tried to get into it, but it’s just not my type of show.

TO BINGE WATCH
(watch multiple episodes in a short period of time)
• I binge-watched the entire season last weekend.

Comfortable (/ˈkʌmftəbəl/) / Vegetable (/ˈvedʒtəbəl/) /

johntony125 — 2023-09-17 12:16:33 UTC

knuckle down

johntony125 — 2024-01-08 12:33:33 UTC

I have a mind/memory like a sieve.

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Below par

johntony125 — 2024-01-16 11:28:23 UTC

“Below par” is a phrase that’s pretty handy in English. It originally comes from golf ⛳️, where “par” is the expected number of shots to finish a hole. So, if something is “below par,” it’s not quite up to the standard or expectations. 📉 Let’s look at three examples to get this phrase down pat:

🍔 “The new burger place in town is below par. I expected juicy burgers, but they were pretty dry and bland.” - Here, the burgers didn’t meet expectations.

🎬 “I’m a big sci-fi fan, but that latest space movie was below par. The story was predictable and the special effects were lackluster.” - In this case, the movie didn’t live up to the usual excitement and quality of sci-fi films.

📚 “I usually enjoy her detective stories, but her latest book was below par. The plot was confusing and the characters weren’t engaging.” - This time, the book didn’t reach the standard set by her previous works.

So, “below par” is all about something not being as good as it should be or as expected. Remember, it’s not about being the worst, just not at the level required. 🎯📉

Top-notch

johntony125 — 2024-01-16 11:30:33 UTC

🌟 Top-notch 🌟 means the absolute highest quality! It’s like the gold standard in whatever you’re talking about. 😎👌

👉 Let’s look at some examples.

🎞 Example 1: Anatomy of A Fall is a great film with top-notch performances from its cast.

👨🏻‍🍳 Example 2: The food in that restaurant is top-notch.

👩🏼‍🏫 Example 3: She’s a teacher with a great reputation for delivering top-notch courses.

BY THE SKIN OF MY TEETH 🦷🦷

johntony125 — 2024-01-17 22:59:44 UTC

BY THE SKIN OF MY TEETH 🦷🦷

➡️ said when you do something and just barely or narrowly avoid failure or a negative outcome

EXAMPLES:
🚗 Almost missed my flight ✈️, but I made it by the skin of my teeth!
⏰ Last-minute cramming 📚, passed the test by the skin of my teeth!
🌧️ Ran indoors just before the downpour ☔ by the skin of my teeth!
💰 Paid the bill with my last dollar 💵, survived by the skin of my teeth!
🎶 Grabbed the last concert ticket 🎫 by the skin of my teeth!
🏃‍♂️ Escaped the dog chase 🐕 by the skin of my teeth!
🏃🏻‍♀️ Ran for the train 🚞 and caught it by the skin of my teeth.

I've heard that in many languages you say something about "hair" 😯 - "I passed the exam by a hair." Is that right? 🤔

Hits different

johntony125 — 2024-01-22 10:15:33 UTC

Examples:

🍺❄️ A cold beer on a warm summer’s day hits different! ☀️🍻
💃🎵 Dancing to live music at a music festival hits different! 🎤🕺
🍔👌 When you’re really hungry, that first bite of a juicy burger hits different! 🍔👅
🎶🔥 Listening to your favorite song on a Friday night hits different! 🎵🌙
☕🌞 That morning coffee on a weekend morning hits different! ☕😌
🌅🏖️ Watching the sunrise on a quiet beach vacation hits different! 🌅🏝️
📚✨ Discovering a new book that captivates you from the first page hits different! 📖🤩
🌸🌺 Walking through a blooming garden on a sunny spring day hits different! 🌞🌼
🌆🍽️ Dining at a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking city views hits different! 🏙️🍷
🏞️🚴 Exploring nature on a serene bike ride through the countryside hits different! 🚲🍃
🛍️🎁 Finding the perfect gift for a loved one and seeing their joy when they open it hits different! 🎉🎈
🏰✨ Visiting a historic castle and feeling the weight of history around you hits different! 🏰🕰️
😻💤 Curling up on the couch with your cat on a rainy afternoon for a cozy nap hits different! 🌧️😴
🎉🤗 Celebrating a milestone with your closest friends and feeling their support and love hits different! 🥳👫
👶🧸 Holding a newborn baby in your arms, the newest addition to the family, hits different! 👶🍼
🎵🚗 Going on a road trip with your friends and creating the perfect playlist that sets the mood hits different! 🚗🎶

Lives In My Head Rent-Free!

johntony125 — 2024-01-22 10:20:34 UTC

Lives In My Head Rent-Free!

When something or someone lives in your head rent-free, you can’t stop thinking about it or them. 🙇🏻‍♂️💭

Examples:

🎵 This catchy song has been living in my head rent-free all day. 💭
🍕 4 cheese pizza lives in my head rent-free. 💭
🏖️ The memory of our vacation is living in my head rent-free; I miss it so much! 💭
📚 The plot twist in the last chapter still lives in my head rent-free. 💭
🐕 That hilarious dog video has been living in my head rent-free all day. 💭
👸🏻You need to stop thinking about her dude. She’s living in your head rent-free! 💭
💥 That image of you walking into the glass door lives in my head rent free. 💭

🎶 What song lives in your head rent-free? Tell me in the comments. 💬

ALL THE RAGE👈🏻 means very popular or trendy at the moment 🔥📈

johntony125 — 2024-01-24 22:47:02 UTC

👉🏻 ALL THE RAGE👈🏻 means very popular or trendy at the moment 🔥📈

Examples: 📝

👖 Cargo pants are all the rage these days. 🌟

👕 Oversize clothing is all the rage. 😎

🧥 Carhartt is all the rage here. 🔥

🎤 Taylor Swift is all the rage! 🎶

🎮 VR headsets are all the rage among gamers. 🕹️

🌿 Plant-based diets have become all the rage. 🌱

Career

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trustworthy & reliable

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👉🏻 TRICKY WORDS IN ENGLISH 👈🏻

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choir 🎶

/kwaɪər/

kwahy-uhr

colonel🎖️

/ˈkɜː(r)nəl/

kurn-l

Worcestershire 🏞️

/ˈwʊstəʃə(r)/

woos-tuh-shu(r)

squirrel 🐿️

/ˈskwɜːrəl/

skwur-uhl

rural 🌾

/ˈrʊərəl/

rur-uhl

TAKE sth WITH A PINCH OF SALT

johntony125 — 2024-02-18 22:52:40 UTC

👉🏻 TAKE sth WITH A PINCH OF SALT 👈🏻

not fully believe what you read, hear or are being told; you’re skeptical about sth

🤏🏻“I take that with a pinch of salt.” 🧂

🤏🏻“Take what he says with a pinch of salt.”🧂

🤏🏻“John’s stories about his adventures should be taken with a pinch of salt.”🧂

🤏🏻 “Her promises seem too good to be true; I’d take them with a pinch of salt.” 🧂

GIVE UP THE GHOST

johntony125 — 2024-02-27 17:11:17 UTC

👉🏻 GIVE UP THE GHOST 👈🏻👻 to die or finally stop working 💀We use this mostly to talk about machines. Here are some examples 📝💻 My old laptop finally gave up the ghost. 👻🚙 Our family car has given up the ghost after 20 years. 👻📱 After dropping it one too many times, my phone gave up the ghost. 👻New one I bet, right? 🤓

TAKE A LEAF OUT OF SB’S BOOK

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PAVE THE WAY

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👨🏻‍🌾 to create the path for something to be happen or for progress to be made ☀️

EXAMPLES:

👩‍🔬 Marie Curie paved the way for women in science. 👩‍🔬

🚌 Rosa Parks paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement in the US. 🚌

🎾 Billie Jean King paved the way for gender equality in sports. 🎾

CUT ME SOME SLACK

johntony125 — 2024-03-19 11:40:50 UTC

CUT ME SOME SLACK 👈🏻

😓 a request for somebody to be less critical, less demanding and more understanding towards you 🙏

We use this phrase when we want others to go easy on us, to give us a break or be less demanding. 😅

📚 Can you cut me some slack? I’ve been under a lot of pressure lately. 😓

👩🏻‍💼 My workload is overwhelming; I wish my supervisor would cut me some slack. 📝

😴 I didn’t sleep well last night; cut me some slack if I seem a bit off today. 😴

🏋️‍♂️ I haven’t been hitting my targets, but I guess I need to cut myself some slack. I’ll get back on track soom. 💪🏻

☝🏻Hey! Cut me some slack, everyone has their off days! 🙄

(LIKE) WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK

johntony125 — 2024-03-19 18:07:15 UTC

(LIKE) WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK 👈🏻

💦 when things like criticism, insults or negativity don’t bother you at all 🦆

Water doesn’t bother ducks, so why should haters and their hate bother me? 💪🏻

EXAMPLES:

💦 I pay no attention to their criticism. It’s (like) water off a duck’s back to me. 🦆

💦 She took all the negative comments in her stride, like water off a duck’s back. 🦆

💦 Ignore the haters, and treat their insults like water off a duck’s back.

RACK YOUR BRAIN(S)

johntony125 — 2024-03-25 09:54:56 UTC

👉🏻 RACK YOUR BRAIN(S) 👈🏻

🤔 try very hard to think of or remember something 🧠

EXAMPLES 📝

🤔 I racked my brain but I couldn’t come up with the answer. 🧠

🤔 Come on, you just remember! Rack your brains. 🧠

🤔 I’ve been racking my brains all day but I simply cannot recall where I put my keys. 🧠

🤔 Despite racking her brains she couldn’t think of the phrasal verb she had learned last week in class. 🧠

HEADS OR TAILS

johntony125 — 2024-03-28 18:55:50 UTC

👉🏻 HEADS OR TAILS 👈🏻

When you FLIP A COIN in English, the outcome is either HEADS OR TAILS.🪙 And, interestingly, we can use those words to form the expression CAN’T MAKE HEADS OR TAILS OF STH, which means ‘can’t understand something or figure something out’.

EXAMPLES 📝

🤔 These instructions are so confusing; I can’t make heads or tails of them. 🤯

😵 His accent was so strong that I couldn’t make heads or tails of what he was saying. 🗺️

🧭 The map is so old that I can’t make heads or tails of where we are supposed to go. 📝

👨‍⚕️ My doctor’s handwriting is so messy that I can’t make heads or tails of what’s written on the prescription. 🤪

At teend vs In th end

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IMPORTANT FOR ME vS IMPORTANT TO ME

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Changeable

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Job Interview - VOCAB

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A GOOD EGG

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THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

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A Strange Fish

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Prepositions

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TO BINGE

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YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR CAKE ANDEAT IT.

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YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT

DOOM AND GLOOM

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FEEL THE PINCH

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ARRIVE AT / ARRIVE IN

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ARRIVE IN

RAISE / RISE

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RISE

COME DOWN WITH, BE DOWN WITH, GET OVER (STH)

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CROWDED PLACES? HERE’S HOW TO DESCRIBE THEM! 🎊

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Lily and Sarah were best friends through thick and thin 🤝💖.

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Full of Beans

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In vs On Transportation

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What generation do you belong to?

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HAND VOCABULARY

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LIKE A DOG WITH A BONE

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STEEPED IN / INGRAINED IN / ROOTED IN / INSTILLED IN

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Food-related idioms that aren’t about food! 🍽️

johntony125 — 2025-04-11 21:47:14 UTC

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On the weekend…

johntony125 — 2025-04-30 11:30:13 UTC

8 essential kitchen moves that every home cook should know:

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8 Essential Cleaning Tools Every Tidy Home Needs

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CUT DOWN ON

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☕ MULL OVER vs SLEEP ON 😴

johntony125 — 2025-10-07 22:13:05 UTC

Both mean to take time before making a decision — but they’re used slightly differently:

✨ MULL sth OVER = to think carefully about something before deciding.
👉 Give me a day to mull it over, it’s a big decision.
(It’s about reflecting.)

✨ SLEEP ON sth = to wait until the next day to make a decision.
👉 I’ll sleep on it and tell you tomorrow.
(It’s about pausing and gaining perspective.)

🧠 So:
• You mull something over when you want to reflect carefully.
• You sleep on it when you want to decide with a clear mind tomorrow.

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING

johntony125 — 2025-11-12 23:06:34 UTC

BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

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SWAMPED

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IN CAHOOTS 🤝🏼🕵🏻‍♂️

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GRIPPING

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Doom and Gloom 🌧️

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Hard to please

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Confused words

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