Wednesday 30 November 2016

Strike oil



Strike oil

Meaning
1. To achieve great success or to become very rich.

Examples
1. They struck oil after launching a new product.
2. He had worked on that problem for a week before he struck oil.

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Monday 21 November 2016

Debut



Debut 

Word form
Noun / Verb

Meanings 
1. (Noun) A first public performance.
2. (Verb) To perform to the public for the first time.

Examples 
1. He gave a debut performance in Germany.
2. He made his acting debut at age 8 in the movie called ‘Big and little Wong Tin Bar’.
3. Apple debuted their new Macs last month. 

References  


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Abraham Cahan Quote



Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be. 
Abraham Cahan 

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Friday 18 November 2016

Blossom



Blossom (V. / N.)

Meanings
1. (V.) To produce flowers.
2. (N.) All the flowers on a tree.

Examples

[V.]
1. The tree is beginning to blossom.

[N.]
1. The cherry blossom season is relatively short.
2. The tree is very beautiful when it comes into blossom.

References


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Robert Kiyosaki Quote



The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way. 

Robert Kiyosaki

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Thursday 17 November 2016

Vile



Vile (Adj.)

Meaning
Extremely unpleasant.

Examples
1. I am in a vile mood today.
2. The bathroom was filthy and had a vile smell.

Remark
Filthy - Extremely dirty

References


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Benjamin Franklin Quote



By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 

Benjamin Franklin 

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Wednesday 16 November 2016

Adept (Adj. / N.)



Adept (Adj. / N.) 

Meanings
1. (Adj.) Very skilled.
2. (N.) An expert.

Examples

[Adept (Adj.)]

1. He is adept at swimming. 

2. He was recognized as an adept footballer at a young age by representing Victoria at under-12 level.

[Adept (N.)]

1. Mark is an adept at Chinese chess.


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Mahatma Gandhi Quote



An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. 

Mahatma Gandhi 


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Tuesday 15 November 2016

Quick Quiz



He is (?) at swimming.

adept
adopt
like
prefers


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Abraham Lincoln Quote



Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. 

Abraham Lincoln 


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Monday 14 November 2016

Put across



Put across

Meaning
To express one’s ideas clearly to someone.  

Examples
1. I hope I can put my ideas across.
2. Social media can be a useful way of putting across no-smoking messages.

References

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Buddha Quote



Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. 

Buddha 


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Friday 11 November 2016

Squander



squander (v.)

Meaning
To waste money, time, an opportunity, etc.

Examples
1. Manchester United squandered too many chances in the match.
2. He doesn’t love you anymore. Don’t squander your affection on him.

References


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William Hazlitt Quote



The more we do, the more we can do. 

William Hazlitt 


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Thursday 10 November 2016

Fall out



Fall out

Meanings
1.  Hair or a tooth becomes loose.
2.  To argue with someone.
3.  (The  military) To dismiss. 

Examples
1. Her hair started to fall out when she was 50.
2. We have fallen out with our neighbour.

References


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Walt Disney Quote



If you can dream it, you can do it. 

Walt Disney


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Wednesday 9 November 2016

A snow job



A snow job

Meaning
An attempt to deceive someone by exaggeration.

Examples
1. Mark gave his teacher a snow job but she didn’t believe his story.
2. My financial planner’s claiming that it’s a promise to get a return of 40 per cent a year on my investments but that’s just a snow job. 

References


Kobe Bryant Quote



The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. 

Kobe Bryant 


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Tuesday 8 November 2016

Quick Quiz

Mark gave his teacher a (?) job but she didn’t believe his story.

1. difficult
2. day
3. good
4. snow



Rose Kennedy Quote


Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments. 

Rose Kennedy  


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Monday 7 November 2016

William Feather Quote


One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.  


William Feather 

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Friday 4 November 2016

Fall through


Fall through

Meaning: 
To fail.

Example
My holiday plans fell through because my leg was broken last week.

Reference

Babe Ruth Quote


You just can't beat the person who never gives up. 

Babe Ruth


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Thursday 3 November 2016

Chasing one’s tail


Chasing one’s tail

Meaning
To be busy doing lots of things but not achieving very much

Example
I have been chasing my tail all day, but I still can't solve the problem.


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Joyce Brothers Quote



A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. 

Joyce Brothers 


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Wednesday 2 November 2016

At someone’s beck and call



At someone’s beck and call

Meaning
At someone’s service

Examples
1. Jeffrey is at your beck and call if you should need anything while you are in town.

2. Mark expects his servants to be at his beck and call.

Remark
Beck - Meaning: A gesture of beckoning or summons.
http://www.yourdictionary.com/beck#websters

Reference
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/at+beck+and+call


Willie Nelson Quote



Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.

Willie Nelson


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