Subject and Object Pronouns
The subject pronoun goes before the verb. The object pronoun goes after the verb or after a preposition. Examples: I […]
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English Phrasal Verb – Come true
Phrasal Verb come true Definition to become reality Examples My dream has finally come true: I’m going to live in America! “I remembered something you once told me and I’ll be damned if it did not come true” Gram Parsons, Return of a Grievous Angel Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International […]
Read moreEnglish Idioms – every man and his dog
Idiom every man and his dog Definition there were a lot of people there Example I thought it would be a private meeting but every man and his dog turned up and I couldn’t even get a seat. See also: English Idioms – earn a living English Idioms – easy as pie
Read moreEnglish Idioms – earn a living
Idiom earn a living Definition to do a job to make money to live on Example Don’t blame me! I’m just trying to earn a living. See also: English Idioms – every man and his dog English Idioms – easy as pie
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Idiom easy as pie Definition very easy Example That test was easy as pie. I’m sure I’ve passed. See also: English Idioms – every man and his dog English Idioms – earn a living
Read moreEnglish Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Idiom don’t put all your eggs in one basket Definition don’t put too much importance on just one thing because if that fails you have nothing Example He invested all his money in shares in one company and when that company went bankrupt he lost everything. He shouldn’t have put all his eggs in one basket. See also: English Idioms […]
Read moreEnglish Idioms – don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Idiom don’t count your chickens before they hatch Definition don’t be to sure something will happen until it actually happens Example He had bought a new car and then the market crashed and he found himself in debt. He counted his chickens before they hatched. See also: English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket English Idioms […]
Read moreEnglish Idioms – dead heat
Idiom dead heat Definition no clear winner Example The election was a dead heat until the media learned of his affair and then smith won a landslide. See also: English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket English Idioms – don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verbs – Eat out
Phrasal Verb eat out Definition to eat in a restaurant Examples We decided to eat out to celebrate her birthday. Would you like to eat out this evening for a treat? Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British /International International Regular / Irregular Eat is an irregular verb. Its forms are: eat, ate, […]
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Drop off
Phrasal Verb drop off Definition to take someone or something to a place Examples I dropped her off at her friend’s on my way at work. I dropped off the parcel at the specified address. Verb and preposition separated? Can be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Drop is a regular verb.
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Dress up
Phrasal Verb dress up Definition to put on smart clothes Examples She decided to dress up for the party so she put on her brand new dress. I love dressing my little daughter up. She looks so cute! Verb and preposition separated? Can be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Dress is a […]
Read moreEnglish Phrasal Verb – Drain away
Phrasal Verb drain away Definition to slowly disappear Examples Confidence in the economy is draining away. His savings are draining away fast while he looks for work. Verb and preposition separated? Can’t be separated Normal or Informal Normal American / British / International International Regular / Irregular Drain is a regular verb.
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