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ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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underneath
Underneath his bluster is a timid nature. Underneath all their differences, these countries... [More]
By K.O.    Latest post by khoff 2 yr 277 days ago
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"die partway through" ? i couldn´t find definitions...
"die partway through" ? I couldn´t find definitions, translations... anything at all, on this... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 277 days ago
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made and made from
Would you be able to explain the difference between the above two words, if possible please... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Crazy 2 yr 277 days ago
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Dos and Don'ts
Hi,I would like to know the meaning of the following expression: "Dos and Don'ts" Thanks... [More]
By Irnic    Latest post by Irnic 2 yr 277 days ago
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Sentence question
Hello Local civil rights leader E.D. Nixon exclaimed, "My God, look what segregation has put... [More]
By kk    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 277 days ago
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pounding
Hi, Does it mean one sound, or several sounds in the context: The noise was a staccato in... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 277 days ago
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Slang or idioms
I picked up these expressions from a movie: "You could choke a dozen donkeys on that!" and... [More]
By mishau    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 277 days ago
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Antonia plain steak
Hello! Does ''plain steak'' mean that there is no sauce in it? Thanks [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by khoff 2 yr 277 days ago
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open sense
What's the meaning of "has an open sense of "? [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Pgeorgieff 2 yr 278 days ago
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Antonia: hunger pang
Hello! Does it mean that it actually hurts because you are hungry or just that your are suddenly... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by nona the brit 2 yr 278 days ago
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meaning: be lost on
hi, Could you clarify the meaning of "be lost on" as in examples: "The irony of the event... [More]
By Srdjan    Latest post by Pgeorgieff 2 yr 278 days ago
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money - monies, food - foods
Hi there! Could you please explain me the difference in use bt 'money' and 'monies' and 'food... [More]
By SylviaS    Latest post by Pgeorgieff 2 yr 278 days ago
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Please help with"be breathing for"
Crews battling wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma are breathing for more hot windy weather. There... [More]
By Jersey    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 278 days ago
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phrasal verbs
hello, Could you help me, please, with the sentences below? I need phrasal verbs. 1. She... [More]
By yogi2005    Latest post by TeacherBrian 2 yr 278 days ago
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Antonia: kudzu
Hello! What is kudzu? I've never heard for this word before. Thank you [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by davkett 2 yr 278 days ago
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construe
Could you please check my sentences with the word "construe" in them? Your remarks are construed... [More]
By Spring    Latest post by Phuongninhbao 2 yr 278 days ago
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beef tomato
Hi guys, What kind of tomato is beef tomato? It looks as regular tomato to me. Thanks [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 278 days ago
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What does this sentence mean ? 12
I'm learning French with a book in English. The book tells that: "The letter L in French is... [More]
By Benb0n    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 278 days ago
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assemblyman/woman
assemblyman; assemblywoman; assemblypersonAre these all used in the US? What are the British... [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by Itasan 2 yr 278 days ago
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wintry
Happy New Year!"...the wintry weather is predicted to worsen."(This is London - news)Is the... [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by Itasan 2 yr 278 days ago
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QUITE
I 'd like to know whether QUITE means "pretty", whether it means "extremely". Please consider... [More]
By Benb0n    Latest post by LeicesterLad 2 yr 279 days ago
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Antonia: fellony posession
Hello! Does it mean drug posession/posession of drugs? Thanks [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 279 days ago
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Antonia: spring water
Hello there, What does it mean tuna in spring water? Is it the regular water or sea water... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 279 days ago
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Antonia: a positive ID
Hello, I don't understand what does this mean in the context: Jeffrey would have a lo stronger... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 279 days ago
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"It's our time at the edge."
Hi, I watched the movie "St. Elmo's Fire" on TV, but I don't understnad the sentence "It's... [More]
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