ESL Vocabulary and Idioms

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help! what does the phrase "got the bandwagon rolling" mean...
i am doing translation and i find it, especially the words in red, really hard to understand... [More]
By Duncanchina    Latest post by Danyoo 2 yr 306 days ago
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appointment book
'a small book which has spaces for eachday of the year and which you usuallycarry in your pocket... [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 306 days ago
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edification
I have looked up the meaning of the word "edification" in three dictionaries and still don... [More]
By Spring    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 307 days ago
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help with punctuations pls
Rule 1 of the School Dress Code stipulates that "Boys shall not wear make-up." Rule 1 of the... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 307 days ago
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alternative accomodation
a housing company, will also use them as alternative accomodation for people like nurses... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Behnazzz 2 yr 307 days ago
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on lease, rent, hire
Good morning, I would like to know the difference in meaning of the following words:1. on... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Danyoo 2 yr 307 days ago
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persuade and convince
Are the both usage and meaning the same? 1. I have to persuade myself to study hard. 2. I... [More]
By Lynn3    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 307 days ago
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1. by country or per country 2. click or click on
Here are two questions: 1. What is the right preposition when a list provides information... [More]
By Alexan    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 307 days ago
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I WANT YOUR HELP(About KING LEAR)
Imagine that there is a king at the same time the king is a father who has three... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 307 days ago
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Over and over
hello, this is the first time I come here. I want to know the meaning of "over and over",... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Mister Micawber 2 yr 307 days ago
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REVIEW / REVISION
What would you say in the following situation? I've got an exam tomorrow and I need to do... [More]
By Coachpotato    Latest post by goldmund 2 yr 308 days ago
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anyplace (adv.)
Is this understanding correct?1. anyplace; anywhere (adv.) - AmE2. anywhere (not anyplace)... [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by goldmund 2 yr 308 days ago
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rock/rule
"You rock!" "Something rules!" What are the meanings of the two sentences? [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by goldmund 2 yr 308 days ago
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aqualung
aqualung Is it BrE? If so, what is the American equivalent?Thank you. [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by LanguageLover 2 yr 308 days ago
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hydroplane
Are 'aquaplane' and 'hydroplane'the same thing?Thank you. [More]
By Itasan    Latest post by LanguageLover 2 yr 308 days ago
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trips to a panto
Kids 'need protection from Santa' The Teachernet site also said trips to a panto could be scary... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by LanguageLover 2 yr 308 days ago
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award
For example, Here is an award list item: Award Item Best actorAward Rank 3rd placeAward... [More]
By Hly2004    Latest post by Hly2004 2 yr 308 days ago
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high levels of fruit and vegetables
Hi people! It's me, Antonia. I'm translating another cookbook. Can you please help me? What... [More]
By Anonymous    Latest post by Anonymous 2 yr 308 days ago
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Eight 12
I met a strange thing in a book by P.G. Wodehouse: the word "Eight" used like "yes" or something... [More]
By May L.    Latest post by MrPedantic 2 yr 308 days ago
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Question
Flintoff was England's top Ashes wicket-taker, with 24 victims, and one of just three batsman... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by Clive 2 yr 308 days ago
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to get into...
I have finally gotten into the habit of using control-c to copy my reply-in-progress. I got... [More]
By K.O.    Latest post by CalifJim 2 yr 308 days ago
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letter began by k
Hello can gave me word began by letter K example keel I need 5 words began by letter... [More]
By broken heart    Latest post by davkett 2 yr 309 days ago
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"Squelching feedback" + "Time and tide"
Hi forumers ! I would like to understand this following expressions : "Squelching feedback... [More]
By Gniagnia    Latest post by Gniagnia 2 yr 309 days ago
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descriptive pharses describing people places and emotions
ok guys i need some help.. i need a long list of phrases describing people places and emotions... [More]
By Xyber    Latest post by pieanne 2 yr 309 days ago
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following a split decision
Williams got the win following a split decision - scored the 116-113 116-112 winner by two... [More]
By Behnazzz    Latest post by nona the brit 2 yr 309 days ago
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