ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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might have not...
Are these both correct? 1. They might have not delivered the goods. 2. They might not have... [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 264 days ago
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fast food drive thrus
Robert Hill, Environment MinisterEarly results show high toxin levels come from badly run wood... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 265 days ago
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had better/had best
Some grammar books list and explain only "had better" while leave "had best" out, but I do... [More]
By SpongeBarb    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 265 days ago
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inversion
"Along the south side of Red Square lies the famous GUM department store." Is it equivalent... [More]
By meantolearn    Latest post by davkett 2 yr 265 days ago
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save one's skin
Does 'save one's skin' mean 'save one's life'? Is it originated from the history of American... [More]
By SpongeBarb    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 265 days ago
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update/upgrade
What's the difference between the two words? Thank you in advance! [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 265 days ago
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Costs / cost
Hi, I just wrote the following sentence: The costs are 130 credits per code But I'm doubting... [More]
By Vince    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 266 days ago
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Question
A recent Australian study reveals that some hospital patients still have more than one chance... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 266 days ago
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Antonia: head on
Hello, Can you please help me with the following? 1) The nose of the boat hit the first... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 266 days ago
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what's the progress of ...
I applied for a medical insurance. I'd like to check the current status of the application... [More]
By meantolearn    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 266 days ago
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Kill him like a dog...
So I got to thinking... When someone says "I'm going to hunt him down and kill him like... [More]
By Raubt    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 266 days ago
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Antonia: neck tie
Hello, Is this ''neck tie'' in this context a regular tie? Yoga If you're finding it hard... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 266 days ago
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Dutch 12
Hi. Every now and then I hear some people use Dutch for German, and it is confusing if he... [More]
By HSS    Latest post by LeicesterLad 2 yr 266 days ago
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Question
About 75 per cent of the hospital's patients are Aboriginal, many from communities hundreds... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by khoff 2 yr 266 days ago
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Question
Linda finding a a mangrove wormIt looks so good, my sound recordist Max can't resist. Mm-mmm... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Phuongninhbao 2 yr 266 days ago
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How to use so, too, very ?
I'd like to know that how to use so, too and very in day-to-day life. Pls explain the possible... [More]
By Sarvan_ef    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 266 days ago
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longbum
So, it looks like the Larrakia culture is in strong hands. Unfortunately for the longbums,... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 267 days ago
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tie off
But the giant kelp forests have shrunk. About 90% of Tasmania's giant kelp has died off."A... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 267 days ago
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Question
Around Darwin ,we get tropical cyclones,because we are close to that hot water to the north... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Behnazzz 2 yr 267 days ago
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FACULTY
Hello , Can I say 'He studies IN THE FACULTY/ of IT' meaning he studies in the university... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 267 days ago
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galley-proof?
Hi, I'm a French student in English, and I have to do a traduction work for tomorrow. The problem... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Titi Bo 2 yr 267 days ago
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Antonia: Drive through 12
Hello, What does it mean: Never go for a "drive through"? (never drive around in the car just... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by YoHf 2 yr 267 days ago
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What does "laughing my as off" mean? 12
One day,when i was chatting with my friend,he said "lmao",i didnt know what does it mean,he... [More]
By Titi Bo    Latest post by YoHf 2 yr 267 days ago
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couldashouldawoulda
Hi all, What does "couldashouldawoulda" mean? Thanks a lot!!!!! Ben [More]
By benccming    Latest post by YoHf 2 yr 267 days ago
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evening clothes
Expert opinion is only an ordinary guess in evening clothes. does it mean a seemingly good... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 267 days ago
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