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Simple Past vs. Present Perfect

I lost my wallet. I have looked everywhere for it, but I can’t find it. This is not the first time this has happened. I often lose things. I’ve lost keys, wallets, I even lost a new camera on a train! I don’t know why I’m so forgetful.

Feel Bad for VS Feel Bad

Tom said he feels bad for Jack. His girlfriend left him, and he’s feeling down about it. I’m shocked because Tom is the guy who stole Jack’s girlfriend! I can’t believe he doesn’t feel bad about that. I feel bad because I totally forgot Jack’s birthday yesterday. He’s a nice guy. I hope he feels better soon.

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Compound Words

39 Compound Words in English

Where'd you get it done?

Your friend's car had a large dent in it, but he had it fixed. You're impressed with how well it was done, and you want to know where it was fixed so you can go to that mechanic yourself. You ask him this.

Where'd you get it done?

put one’s foot in one’s mouth

Have you every done something embarrassing? Maybe you went to a party and saw someone you’ve met before, but couldn’t remember their name. That happens to me a lot. Or maybe you tried to say something in another language, but you said the wrong thing and everyone laughed.  Well, here is an idiom that you can use in this situation:

To put one’s foot in one’s mouth