ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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testing
Hello, Is too earlly in brazil [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 269 days ago
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(something/anything)
Hi is there a difference in meaning in the sentence below when something or anything is used... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 269 days ago
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Question
Gingseng can be there for a period of 4 to 7 years,while it is in the ground it can suffer... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 269 days ago
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enquiry
hi, thank u 4 z help. what is "encore wedding" ? [More]
By Evermrod    Latest post by Evermrod 2 yr 269 days ago
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(save) to the extent?
I am a little bit confused with the usage of "save to the extent" and "to the extent". So I... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 269 days ago
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bloody cheek 12
Hello, could anyone please help me explain the meaning of the phrase "bloody cheek" and outline... [More]
By Martin Kmín    Latest post by LeicesterLad 2 yr 269 days ago
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Mohd. Shafi Message
Mohd. Shafi, President, 2nd AP State Volleyball Championship of the deaf, Nellore <<>>... [More]
By Khanumantharao    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 269 days ago
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distant second 12
Hi ! What does "distant second" mean in this context ? "It’s all a distant second to... [More]
By Gniagnia    Latest post by davkett 2 yr 270 days ago
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accent
What does it mean to say that someone doesn't have accent? Does it mean that he/she speaks... [More]
By Actuaryalfred    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 270 days ago
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Antonia full well
Hello, Can you please tell me what it means: 1) He knew full well (very good?) 2)He was... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 270 days ago
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in the works
Do 'in the works' and 'in progress' mean the same thing? For example, the repair work is in... [More]
By meantolearn    Latest post by meantolearn 2 yr 270 days ago
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a sentence with "more...than..."
Please help with this sentence I made: It is more convenient for Jim to handle this matter... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 270 days ago
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nullify, overrule etc
I often struggle with synonyms. Right now I have a group of synonyms which I hope someone can... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 270 days ago
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meaning: wish away
Hi guys, i would like you to help me understand the meaning of the verb "wish away". ... [More]
By Srdjan    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 270 days ago
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penultimate/allegiance
Could you please check if I am using "penultimate and allegiance" correctly? In the penultimate... [More]
By Spring    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 270 days ago
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Troll
Just watched Family Feud today and there is a question: what do you think about a troll? And... [More]
By Actuaryalfred    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 271 days ago
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Antonia. chiseled threat
Hello, Can you please tell me what does it mean: Moon had said that Wright had let himself... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 271 days ago
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call in on / call on
"Fanella agreed to call in on Teresa on her way home from work." Can you tell me the difference... [More]
By candy    Latest post by candy 2 yr 271 days ago
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Antonia rapport
Can you please tell me what does it mean: 1. You ain't gonna send me up on that gun, are you... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 271 days ago
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over the moon for you
Does "I'm over the moon for you" mean I'm in love with you? A woman, in an black-and-white... [More]
By SpongeBarb    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 271 days ago
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daresay
The definitions of 'I dare say' in my dictinary are: 1. I venture to assert or affirm, as... [More]
By SpongeBarb    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 271 days ago
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Antonia: damning 12
Hello, What does damning self-judgement mean? Does it refer to blame or punishment? Thank... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 271 days ago
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telemarketing
1. Is it OK to say, "Can you remove my name from your telemarketing list"? 2. Any better suggestions... [More]
By meantolearn    Latest post by meantolearn 2 yr 271 days ago
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"it is your circus." what is the meaning of it?
people say, "it is your circus."does it mean "whatever, that is your business, your call"? [More]
By Pchuang    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 271 days ago
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perspicacious
Could you please check if I am using the word "perspicacious" correctly? Being a very perspicacious... [More]
By Spring    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 271 days ago
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