ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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Plural
Hello everyone!! I'm Brazilian and I have a great doubt about English grammar. Is there plural... [More]
By Nilton    by Nilton 3 yr 196 days ago
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Great balls of fire
I just wondering what does "great balls of fire" mean in idioms? I'd be appreciate if anyone... [More]
By hifigecko    by hifigecko 3 yr 196 days ago
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Pride and prejudice 2
Hi i'm asked to write an analysis essay for a passage from pride and prejudcie novel for Jane... [More]
By paradisse    by paradisse 3 yr 198 days ago
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Elternsprechtag
Does anyone know how to say 'Elternsprechtag' in English? [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 198 days ago
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Impede/hinder/deter
Hi I often hear people say if that hinder you too much..., so I looked it up in the synonym... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 199 days ago
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More bounce to the ounce
I would like to know the meaning of the expression "more bounce to the ounce" I found it in... [More]
By henry_wotton    by henry_wotton 3 yr 200 days ago
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Help!
With a pick up in demand,the company expects a 15-18% growth in topline and a 5-8% growth in... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 200 days ago
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Off the top of my head
Hiya, I hope anybody can help me or just explain the meaning of this ready made expression... [More]
By Reme    by Reme 3 yr 201 days ago
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Rub the wrong way/get along
Hi there! I'd like to learn the best way to express you feel good/bad with someone To start... [More]
By vmtnezgil    by vmtnezgil 3 yr 202 days ago
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Chance/opportunity
Would there be a difference in meaning in the following sentences? -Will you ever give me... [More]
By maj    by maj 3 yr 202 days ago
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Cuddle/hold you tight
Is there any difference between this two expressions? Could you enlighten us with an example... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 202 days ago
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Cheating blind
I have heard this expression in a song. If you say you 'are cheating me blind, honey' what... [More]
By maj    by maj 3 yr 202 days ago
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Learn ...
Hello, I am new here. I would like to know the difference between: a) learn of (999,000... [More]
By gmelean    by gmelean 3 yr 203 days ago
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Comparison between words.
Hi all, I am a new member here, and would like to thank the moderators for such helpful forum... [More]
By sherif_fam    by sherif_fam 3 yr 203 days ago
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According to my opinion 12
A google search shows: According to my opinion --- ------3,700 lisitings (still correct?)... [More]
By BMO    by BMO 3 yr 203 days ago
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Out of hours
who can tell me the meaning "out of hours "?maybe it's very simple ,but i don't know. in context... [More]
By kesy    by kesy 3 yr 204 days ago
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Need idiom and thier sentences
hi plz send me a verious typses of idoim and thier sentences as soos as possible . i hope that... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 205 days ago
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What does "beadle" mean?
Could you please tell me ... What does "beadle" mean? I´ve tried to find in the dictionary... [More]
By ritinha    by ritinha 3 yr 205 days ago
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Speech to the Second Virginia Convention.....Help!!!!!
What does this allusion refer to>........" we are apt to shut our eyes agains a apainful truh... [More]
By daveyjr37    by daveyjr37 3 yr 205 days ago
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"Ticked off"
Sometimes i hear people say they are PO'd when using the term "pissed off". Have you ever heard... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 206 days ago
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Dicate
I found this sentence: ...a key point we should be emphasizing is that the support for the... [More]
By vmtnezgil    by vmtnezgil 3 yr 206 days ago
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Meaning of 'be'
Sir, What is meaning of the verb "be". As it has many form I am bit confused. e.g He is... [More]
By hanuman_2000    by hanuman_2000 3 yr 206 days ago
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Screwing up
I'm interested in similar words for "screwing up" below and also in the nuance... is it strong... [More]
By vmtnezgil    by vmtnezgil 3 yr 207 days ago
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Turn into a brick (tech context)
Maybe who answers this question might be a bit knowledgeable in routers (the boxes that come... [More]
By vmtnezgil    by vmtnezgil 3 yr 207 days ago
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But
How come "but" can mean not only "however" but also "only"?? They are semantically totally... [More]
By Taka    by Taka 3 yr 208 days ago
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Along with/together with/alongside
Can anyone give the differences of nuance if any of these expressions? [More]
By vmtnezgil    by vmtnezgil 3 yr 211 days ago
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I die a thousand deaths.
what is "I die a thousand deaths?" thanks. [More]
By BMO    by BMO 3 yr 211 days ago
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Knock your socks off
Hi, John. What's new ? Oh, nothing too much with me, but you ought to see Fredo's new car... [More]
By osmangazali    by osmangazali 3 yr 211 days ago
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While and whereas
hello teachers, what is the difference between while and whereas thanks [More]
By hero of    by hero of 3 yr 212 days ago
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Use of while
Hi, I have a problem with the next sentence: While I am lying on the sofa, my mother is preparing... [More]
By Guest    by Guest 3 yr 213 days ago
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