October 11, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (MORNING & MOURNING)

A. MORNING: Example: I feel vivacious and enthusiasm in the morning. Meaning: The early period of the day. It goes from sunrise to midday. B. MOURNING: […]
October 8, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (Hire & Dismiss & Resign)

A. HIRE: Example: My company will hire new employees to satisfy the needs of its expansion. Meaning: Employ someone. B. DISMISS: Example: They dismissed him for […]
October 4, 2017

KEEP ABREAST OF

Example: I read newspapers to keep abreast of the last political events in my country. Meaning: Try to update your knowledge about a topic or field […]
October 3, 2017

KEEP / BEAR SOMETHING IN MIND

Example: You should keep in mind that you have some children to raise before doing anything illegal. Meaning: Remember some piece of information before making a […]
October 2, 2017

Can’t abide

Example: I can’t abide his close-minded ideas. Meaning: Dislike
September 29, 2017

EARN A LIVING

Example: I couldn’t earn my living from my first job that’s why I left it. Meaning: Get paid enough money (from your job) to live on.
September 27, 2017

Lend / give somebody a (helping) hand

Example: My brother gave me a helping hand when I set up my own business. Meaning: Help someone. Form: Idiom
September 26, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (SHIP & CHIP & SHEEP &CHEAP)

A. SHIP: Pronunciation: /ʃɪp/ Example: Titanic is the name of the famous ship that sank in the Atlantic ocean in 1912. Meaning: Means of transportation. B.CHIP: […]