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📚 Idiom of the day: Drop the ball ⚽️ Ever heard someone say they 'dropped the ball'? It means they made a mistake or didn't do what they were supposed to do. Like when you forget to take out the trash on trash day! 😅 Example: Your friend forgets their homework, 'Looks Looks like you really dropped the ball this time!' 😵‍💫 When was the last time you dropped the ball? 🤔
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February 3, 2025
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✨Idiom of the Day: "Second Wind" 🌬️ Ever notice how you get that sudden burst of energy when you're exhausted? That's your 'second wind' - that magical moment when fatigue vanishes and you find renewed strength 💪 Example: After feeling tired at hour 3 of studying, Sarah got her second wind and finished all her work with fresh energy 📚 Fun fact: It's actually a sailing term! Ships would catch a 'second wind' after a period of calm ⛵ When was the last time you caught your second wind? 🤔
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January 12, 2025
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📍 Adjectives to Describe Places Make your travel stories better with these simple describing words! Natural Landscapes: Rocky & rugged (cliffs, mountains) Wild & untamed (coastlines, forests) Majestic & dramatic (valleys, waterfalls) Breathtaking & stunning (viewpoints, vistas) Urban Settings: Bustling & vibrant (city centers) Historic & charming (old towns) Modern & sleek (business districts) Cozy & quaint (small villages)
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January 10, 2025
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🐷 English Idiom Time! 🚀 "When pigs fly!" Can you guess what this means? A) When farm animals travel B) Something that will never happen C) When you're really lucky D) A weather forecast I'll post the answer in the comments soon. 👇 Hint: Have you ever seen a pig with…
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January 9, 2025
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Why is the 's' in 'island' silent? The word 'island' used to be spelled 'iland' in Middle English (and made perfect sense!). Medieval scholars mistakenly thought it came from Latin 'insula' and added the 's'. Now English learners forever have to remember a silent letter that exists because of a centuries-old error! 🏝️
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January 7, 2025
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Food Adjectives 🍲😋 Beyond just 'delicious' and 'tasty' Level up your food descriptions: Texture: velvety, crunchy, crispy, tender Taste: earthy, zesty, smoky, delectable Temperature: piping hot, refreshing, sizzling Feeling: comforting, indulgent, satisfying Words paint…
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January 2, 2025
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Happy New Year! 🎊🎆 May this year bring you endless opportunities to grow, learn, and shine. Together, let’s make 2025 a year full of success and discovery! 👨‍🏫💪🌎
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January 1, 2025
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🥊 SAY vs TELL 🥊 What is the difference, and when should you use them? The main difference: "Say" is about the words themselves → You SAY something "Tell" is about communicating information to someone → You TELL someone something ✨ Quick examples: "Say": They say it's going to rain "Tell": He told me about his day
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December 28, 2024
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Opera related idioms 🎻🎶
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December 15, 2024
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Here is a tongue twister that focuses on the "s" sound. 😛 Try it out! 😵‍💫
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December 11, 2024
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What is the correct answer? 🤔 "Make sure you tag your friends _____ your latest Instagram post." A) on B) in C) with 🔥 Verified accounts, this is your moment to shine! Engage now for more visibility! 🔥
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December 5, 2024
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What is the correct answer? 🤔 "If you _______ to charge your laptop, it _______ in the middle of your Zoom meeting." A) forget, dies B) forgot, will die C) forget, will die 🔥 Verified accounts, this is your moment to shine! Engage now for more visibility! 🔥
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December 3, 2024
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What is the correct answer? 🤔 "Time flies when you're __________ ." A) working hard B) having fun C) sleeping in 🔥 Verified accounts, this is your moment to shine! Engage now for more visibility! 🔥
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December 2, 2024
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What is the correct answer? 🤔 "By the time she arrived, we __________ dinner." A) already ate B) had already eaten C) have already eaten
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December 2, 2024
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Phrasal verbs related to boats. ⛵️⛵️⛵️
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November 26, 2024
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"To have a cow" - When someone says, 'Don't have a cow,' it means don't overreact or get extremely upset about something. It's like saying, 'Calm down!' "To milk something for all it's worth" - This means to take full advantage of a situation or resource.
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November 24, 2024
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🐮 Happy cows = more milk! 🥛
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November 24, 2024
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🐮 Calf - a baby bovine of either gender. 🐄 Cow - an adult female bovine. 🐂 Bull - an adult male bovine.
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November 24, 2024
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Idiom: "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" This one's about making choices. It means, why pay for something when you can get it without cost? It’s often used in advice about relationships or investments. 🐄
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November 24, 2024
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The word "Set" has more than 430 meanings!!! 🤯
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May 17, 2024
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This is a classic tongue twister. 🙋🏻‍♂️Try it out! 📣
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May 16, 2024