ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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Dial back on...
Clark: "Body Disappears From Metropolis Morgue"? Chloe: Yeah, but look at the photo... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 44 days ago
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Interviewed by the...
Lex: Do you know what my father gave me for my tenth birthday? A copy of "The Will to... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 44 days ago
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In-depth profile...
Dominic: There was an incident involving your son and Lex's Porsche and a bridge. Lex has... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 44 days ago
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Get an early start...
Clark: Where's Dad? Martha: He wanted to get an early start, (to get up early?) said he... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 44 days ago
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buffet
1. How do you call a meal in a restaurant when visitors help themselves from a number of dishes... [More]
By Alex+    Latest post by Mister Micawber 44 days ago
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Swept in ?
Hi what dose "swept in" means in sentences below: Frances' mother, Alice, swept... [More]
By Bbk_agp    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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"One eyed man" ???
Hi all, I am confused what do you call "one eyed man" in English?? Is there any word... [More]
By Silkyseem    Latest post by Silkyseem 45 days ago
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wind down
Outside of the car, the city was just now winding down -- street vendors wheeling carts of... [More]
By Johnleo    Latest post by Johnleo 45 days ago
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TASTE AND FLAVOR
Hi,How do we use the words 'taste' and 'flavor' differently?This menu has a... [More]
By Anonymous 
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meaning of Tangled up in you
I found this phrase from lyrics of the band Staind. But i don't clearly understand. Could... [More]
By untoldpain    Latest post by untoldpain 45 days ago
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In accordance with
Is it right to use?Our new term starts in March and September, ESL teachers' employment... [More]
By emilykorea    Latest post by Mister Micawber 45 days ago
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Two-Word Verbs
Hola ...it's been a long time since i logged in hope all of you are doin' well :) Two... [More]
By Pisces    Latest post by Infinik 45 days ago
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'souvenir'/ 'memento' / 'memorabilia'
Hi,What is the difference among 'souvenir', 'memento' and 'memorabilia'... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 45 days ago
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Recalling a phrase
I'm trying to recall a word or phrase. It's used to describe an event being the best... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by khoff 45 days ago
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HEED
And the British Museum has already heeded its call.Someone can tell me the etymology of the... [More]
By phumba2009    Latest post by Tanit 45 days ago
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"I was there" vs. "I was up there"
Okay, last question today, I promise...:-). Please what's the difference between "I... [More]
By JCDenton    Latest post by JCDenton 45 days ago
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Got no use for...
Mrs. Sykes: Don't ever get old and sick, son. The world got no use for you.That got bothers... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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Hard to deal with...
Martha: Clark, I'm only asking for two hours. I'm sorry to cut into your busy social... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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Consistent with...
Coroner: Tyler Randall, male Caucasian. Body has multiple fracture injuries consistent with... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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Go down...
Dominic: Your father's very disappointed with you, Lex. Lex: My father's disappointment... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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Second best...
Do you know what my father gave me for my tenth birthday? A copy of "The Will to Power... [More]
By Madhulk    Latest post by Madhulk 45 days ago
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Extinsive Vs intensive
A friend of mind just told me I can't say Extensive rehab program. She said I should use... [More]
By Sunray Shower    Latest post by Philip 45 days ago
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powdery groomer ?
Hi guys,It seems a ski term and a little bit difficut to figure out the meaning.As i know,... [More]
By Pb03    Latest post by Philip 45 days ago
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demand & curving streets
Hello guys,I have some difficulty in understanding the part underlined.For the first question... [More]
By Pb03    Latest post by Philip 45 days ago
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rush back???
Hi guys,Please what does this phrase mean? Maybe I'm blind, but I can't find it on... [More]
By JCDenton    Latest post by JCDenton 45 days ago
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