Headache

Ok, I’m sure you guys all know what a “headache” is. It’s when your head hurts.

In this lesson, however, I’d like to explain the DIFFERENT uses of the word “headache” in spoken English. This is a common term used often by native speakers in some slightly different situations.  You already know how to say, “I have a headache“. That is the most common one.

BUT… You can also describe annoying things or people as “headaches“.

Zombie Love Song

Lyrics and vocals by Ray Johnson

You don't know me, baby, but I've seen you around.
It might be kind of crazy, but I'm just new in town.

WAIT Idioms

Wait on (someone's) hand and foot

Example:   Moira is a spoiled child because her parents wait on her hand and foot.

Мойра испорченный ребенок, потому что ее родители делают все возможное для нее.
Wait tables

Confusing Words: Using Enter

Sometimes translating from one language to another results in unnatural sounding language. Have a look at the following sentence:

• I entered my company in 2005.  This sentence isn’t natural in English.  We use enter when we talk about going into a place, like, “Ientered the coffee shop.” 

Body found under parking lot is King Richard III, scientists prove

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/03/world/europe/richard-iii-search-announcement

Leicester, England (CNN) -- DNA tests have confirmed that human remains found buried beneath an English car park are those of the country's King Richard III. British scientists announced Monday they are convinced "beyond reasonable doubt" that a skeleton found during an

work-deadline

Your boss has asked you and a coworker to do a project that will take a few weeks to complete. You're talking with your coworker about it. You think it's a good idea to get started soon, so you suggest that to your coworker.

We should get started on that sooner rather than later, don't you think?

Talk about catching a cold

Here's some help with talking about getting sick and catching a cold:  "Sick" is an adjective, and we usually use "sick" with the "be" verb:
- I am sick. (Not "I have sick.")
- Jack is sick today, so he is not coming to work.
- I was sick last week, but I am feeling better now.
Note that you can also say “I got sick,” “I became sick,” “I feel sick”, but not “I have sick.”
"Cold" is an adjective,