четверг, 30 мая 2019 г.

Idiom "have its/(one's) day"

When Did “Fat” Become An Insult?

The word fat holds a complicated place in our society. As an adjective, it joins words like tallhairyfluffy, or bright.But, unlike those descriptors, fat isn’t neutral. It’s so often framed as a negative—and used as an insult. However, the body positivity movement, fat activism, and popular books and television shows centered on fat characters are proving that narrative is wearing thin.

a backstabber

English Lesson: After everything I've done for you, you turn around and stab me in the back like this?You have a friend who you've helped out in the past. Now you find out that she's applied for a job that you were trying to get, without telling you. You feel betrayed, so you say this.

Perfect Resume


вторник, 28 мая 2019 г.

Idiom "have skeletons in the closet"

"maybe", "perhaps", "possibly", and "probably"

What are the differences between "maybe", "perhaps", "possibly", and "probably"?

понедельник, 27 мая 2019 г.

Finish vs. finish up, etc.


Hi students! A student asked me, “Is there a difference between finish and finish up?”