Never Ending English Lessons

Fridays are the hardest in some ways: you’re so close to freedom.)

Go for ZNO 2020: usage problems:  In, into: •          In is a position, but into implies movement. •          Each piece of accessory was placed in the cabinet. •          Please put all your things into the drawer.

Idiom of the Day: Blessing in disguise Blessing in disguise = Something good that isn't recognized at first.

Quote of the Day: “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” Will Smith

Another Monday) Rise up & attack the day with enthusiasm)))

Friday afternoon feels like heaven…

Go for ZNO 2020: usage problems:  If, whether: •          These conjunctions are interchangeable, and whether does not need to be used with or not. •          The diplomats were wondering whether (if) they made the right propositions.

Idiom of the Day: Elvis has left the building Elvis has left the building = t he show has come to an end. It's all over.

The Most Useful Phrasal Verbs: Look up Serach for E.g. Look me up next time you are in town!

Presidents’ Day (USA) Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the USA's first president.

Valentine's Day , also called  Saint Valentine's Day  or the  Feast of Saint Valentine ,  is an annual  holiday  celebrated on February 14. It originated as a  Western   Christian   liturgical  feast day honoring one or more early  saints  named  Valentinus , and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a  public holiday  in any country.

Quote of the Day: “For every person who wants to teach there are approximately thirty people who don’t want to learn much.” ~ W.C. Stellar

Idiom of the Day: Drastic times call for drastic measures Drastic times call for drastic measures =w hen you are extremely desperate, you need to take drastic actions.

The Most Useful Phrasal Verbs: Get away with When you do something that is sneaky or wrong and you are not punished or criticized for it because no one knows or cares about it, you get away with it. E.g. He got away with kil l ing his ex-wife even though everyone knew he was guilty.

Did you know that…? Coca-Cola would be green if coloring wasn’t added to it.

Quote of the Day: “The things that have been most valuable to me I did not learn in school.” Will Smith

Go for ZNO 2020: usage problems:  Hanged, hung: •          Hanged means “executed,” and hung means “suspended.” •          The murderer was hanged for his crime. •          Plants hung from the ceiling of the living room.

Idiom of the Day: In a nutshell  In a nutshell = i n the fewest possible words. E.g. S he put the matter in a nutshell. Synonyms: in short, briefly, in brief, to put it briefly, to cut a long story short, in a word, to sum up, in sum, to come to the point, in essence, in outline "and that, in a nutshell, is the whole movie"

Did you know that…? You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

This Day in History: 1783  Spain recognizes US independence 1964  "Meet the Beatles" album goes Gold