Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names

#1: Philtrum

Definition:  the vertical groove on the median line of the upper lip

Example Sentence: His chiseled features even included a well-defined philtrum.                 Origin: In Greek, the primary meaning of philtrum is "love potion" – which suggests that seductive powers were attributed to this facial feature.

On Being a Man

Diamond Jubilee

The Queen is to attend the Epsom Derby later, launching a four-day weekend of events for her Diamond Jubilee.

The Queen is due to be driven down the course in an open-top car, there will be a Red Arrows display and  Katherine Jenkins will sing the National Anthem.

HANGMAN

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Listen, enjoy, translate

Ok, Ready? Cool.

I didn’t actually notice that many mistakes this week, like I do think the level is quite high this week. Hats off to you, very well done!

Emphasis collocations

You often need to emphasize  a point you are making. Here are some useful word-partnerships 

you can use to do that.

a total disaster - The whole project was a total disaster from beginning to end.

extremely good - We have an extremely good chance of getting the contract.

a terrible mistake - It wasn’t a minor error. It was a terrible mistake and cost us millions to put right.

much cheaper- Even if we had taken five per cent off our prices, we wouldn’t have got the contract. They were much cheaper than us.

one hundred per cent certain - There is not the slightest doubt. I am one hundred per cent certain that that is what happened.

highly competitive - This is a highly competitive market. I am not sure we should enter it.

far too expensive - The Chinese and Koreans can offer much lower prices. We are far too expensive.

even better -Their previous smart phone was good but this is even better.

fully aware - I am fully aware of all the risks but I still think we should do it.

absolutely no chance - There is absolutely no chance that we will lose the contract.

They love our work.

What on earth is the matter

What on earth is the matter? – Что, черт возьми, происходит?

How on earth am I gonna (going to) solve this problem? – Как, спрашивается, я буду решать эту проблему?