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Some phrases from Lemony Snicket's movie 123
In a Lemony Snicket's series of unfortunate events movie, Count Olaf tells the Baudelaire orphans... [More]
By Sonambul    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 279 days ago
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collecting pass and slotting
The Reds went ahead after just 30 minutes, when Luis Garcia scored for the visitors.Steven... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 279 days ago
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Tender bid
Dears, can you please explain me "TENDER BID". thanks Dita [More]
By Dita    Latest post by Forbes 2 yr 279 days ago
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knock out
It's the second Premiership team Doncaster have knocked out, after they beat Manchester City... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 279 days ago
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Lacking match fitness for the opener
England rugby player Lewis Moody has been banned from playing for nine weeks after being sent... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Behnazzz 2 yr 279 days ago
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pull faces
Rafael Benitez left the striker behind after he pulled faces when he was substituted at Manchester... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Behnazzz 2 yr 279 days ago
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R&R Ticket
what is a R&R ticket, an economy fare ticket, and an excursion fare ticket? The latter... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 279 days ago
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by George
Then Laura heard a strange, low, distant sound. “What’s that!” she said. Pa listened. ... [More]
By pructus    Latest post by pructus 2 yr 279 days ago
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Which is correct?
I have found two phrases which mean the same, but I am not sure about the preposition/conjunction... [More]
By Kedra    Latest post by Kedra 2 yr 279 days ago
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what does it mean?
I'm reading an Employee Agreement given to me by my company for sending me to work in a branch... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Kedra 2 yr 279 days ago
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a question 99% Chinese could not answer?
Believe it or not, this question is an extremly difficult one for Chinese? See the following... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 279 days ago
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HELP!!!!: one verb instead of a phrase
Who knows, please, substitue the following phrases for ONE verb: 1. carefully put (lay, arrange... [More]
By Olga    Latest post by Hly2004 2 yr 279 days ago
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honestly/earnestly/sincerely
What are the differences among "honestly/earnestly/sincerely"? Thank you in advance! [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Hly2004 2 yr 279 days ago
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Antonyms and synonyms of virgin
Hi all, Please tell me the most common ( formal and informal) antonyms and synonyms of the... [More]
By kingfisher    Latest post by Danyoo 2 yr 279 days ago
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short-listed
What does " a novel is short-listed" mean? About what else we can say it's short-listed... [More]
By Nicky    Latest post by Nicky 2 yr 280 days ago
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chairs
What do you call this kind of chairs? TIA [More]
By Coachpotato    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 280 days ago
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What dose this sentence mean?
What dose this sentence mean? Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind... [More]
By Jersey    Latest post by Jersey 2 yr 280 days ago
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What is the difference between 'lazy' and 'idle'?
It is so confusing about the meanings of 'lazy' and 'idle'.. and the difference between 'How... [More]
By Han Han    Latest post by Han Han 2 yr 280 days ago
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worm
Hi! Can you please read this and see if it's ok. if you have any suggestions, please send... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 280 days ago
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notion and poses
Hello! Is this sentence clear to you? It ''notion and poses'' should bear a sexual connotation... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 280 days ago
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"destined to be yours in your life"
Sometimes I hear people saying this: "what 's destined to be yours in your life will be... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Phuongninhbao 2 yr 280 days ago
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Guest or tenant?
While composing the text for online property rentals, I come across two words which can name... [More]
By Kedra    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 280 days ago
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persons/people 12
Hi, Could anyone explain to me the difference between persons and people? Under what situation... [More]
By Tiratum    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 280 days ago
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" unforgiving company of Sandhurst drill instructors" what...
Hi all a sentence from internet news website: "...these days Harry spends most of his time... [More]
By Lindasu    Latest post by nona the brit 2 yr 280 days ago
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delay
A security alert delayed a speech Prime Minister has given to business leaders about nuclear... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Vorpar 2 yr 280 days ago
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