Expressing excitement

Expressing excitement

1. Terrific!
2. Great!
3. How thrilling!
4. I don’t believe it’s true.
5. I’m on top of the world.
6. I’m so excited that I can’t help my tears.

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Awkward

Awkward

Word Form
Adjective

Meanings
1. Difficult to do something.
2. Causing embarrassment.

Examples
1. My friends from France are still awkward with chopsticks.
2. He gave a little awkward laugh when he made a silly mistake.
3. He have put us in an awkward position.

References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/awkward?q=Awkward
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/awkward
http://www.yourdictionary.com/awkward

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Ralph Marston Quote

Your positive attitude can change everything, not just the skills or knowledge you acquired. :)

Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude. 
Ralph Marston

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Couch Potato

Couch Potato

Meaning
Someone who sits on the couch and watches a lot of TV.

Examples
1. John doesn’t want his son to be a couch potato.
2. I like running. I am no couch potato.

References
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/couch+potato
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/couch-potato

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Mark Twain Quote

If you have something that you don’t want to say, just seal it. There’s no need to lie. :)


If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
― Mark Twain

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Lethargic

Lethargic

Word Form
Adjective

Meaning
Do not have energy to do anything.

Examples
1. She feels lethargic in the afternoon.
2. What makes you lethargic? 

References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lethargic?q=Lethargic
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lethargic
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/lethargic

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As sick as a dog

As sick as a dog

Meaning
Very sick.

Examples
1. Peter threw up 3 times last night. He was as sick as a dog after the meal. 
2. I was as sick as a dog last week.

References
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/sick+as+a+dog
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/zht/詞典/英語/sick-as-a-dog
https://www.englishclub.com/ref/esl/Idioms/Health/sick_as_a_dog_355.htm

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Marcus Tullius Cicero Quote

Let’s learn something new!


A room without books is like a body without a soul. 
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

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I was as sick as a (?) last week.   (= very sick)

1. dog
2. bird
3. frog
4. bear

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I’m over you.

I’m over you.

Meaning
I had feelings for you, but now I don’t have feelings about you anymore.
(= To break up with someone)

References
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic139931.html
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100207101133AADxrHj
https://www.italki.com/question/92825

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William W. Purkey Quote

Don’t think too much and enjoy life! :)


You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.
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As sly as a fox

As sly as a fox

=Cunning as a fox

Meaning
To get what someone wants in an underhand way.

Examples
1. Don’t trust her. She is as sly as a fox.
2. Johnny is as sly as a fox. You’ve got to watch him.

References
https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/sly+as+a+fox.html
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/sly+as+a+fox

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William Shakespeare Quote

The empty vessel makes the loudest sound. 
William Shakespeare

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Abrupt

Abrupt

Word Form
Adjective

Meanings
1. Sudden and unexpected.
2. Rude.

Examples
1. Jeffrey was offended by her abrupt manner.
2. The partnership came to an abrupt end. 

References
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/abrupt?q=Abrupt
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/abrupt
http://www.yourdictionary.com/abrupt

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William Shakespeare Quote

Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. 
William Shakespeare

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Answer back

Answer back

Meaning
To reply rudely to someone.

Examples
1. Peter used to answer his parents back.
2. Oh! Please don’t answer me back like that! 

Remark
1. Used to
We use ‘used to’ for something that happened regularly in the past but it doesn’t happen any more.

References
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/answer+back
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/answer-back
https://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/answer+back.html

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William Shakespeare Quote

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
William Shakespeare

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Peter used to answer his parents (?). (= To reply rudely to someone)

for
down
back
in

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William Shakespeare Quote

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
William Shakespeare

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Preposition of time - In

We use ‘in’ for months, years and longer period of time.

And, we can also ‘in’ to describe the amount of time for doing something.

Examples
1. We usually eat hot pot in winter.
2. I was born in 1983.
3. Don’t worry. She will be ready in a couple of minutes.

4a. We went shopping in the afternoon. [Right]
4b. We went shopping on Friday afternoon. [Right]
4c. We went shopping in Friday afternoon. [Wrong]


References
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-at-in-on-time.htm
http://www.onestopenglish.com/grammar/grammar-reference/nouns-and-phrases/prepositions-of-time-and-place-article/152825.article

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William Shakespeare Quote

Words without thoughts never to heaven go.
William Shakespeare

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Garfield!

Oh!… Kissed a lot of cows?!  :)

Sprig

Meaning: A small branch cut from a plant.

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/sprig

Mistletoe

Meaning: A bush that produces small white fruits. (Often used as a Christmas decoration)

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/mistletoe

Barn

Meaning: A large building on a farm where animals, crops or machines are kept.

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/barn

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Not have a cat in hell’s chance

Not have a cat in hell’s chance

Meaning
To have no chance to achieve something.

Examples
1. They didn’t have a cat in hell’s chance of winning the match.
2. He doesn’t have a cat in hell’s chance of getting back the money.

Remark
Jeffrey: She’s my grandma’s cat. Shhh! She’s taking a cat nap.  :)

References
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+a+cat+in+hell's+chance
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/zht/詞典/英語/not-have-a-cat-in-hell-s-chance
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/not-have-a-cat-in-hell-s-chance
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/6-cat-idioms

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Desmond Tutu Quote

Your ordinary acts of love and hope point to the extraordinary promise that every human life is of inestimable value.
Desmond Tutu

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Preposition of Time - At

Preposition of Time - At

We use ‘at’ for a precise time.

Examples
1. I eat lunch at 12 noon.
2. He is out in Japan at the moment.
3. Why do we have eggs at Easter?

4a. We have a party every Christmas. (Right)
4b. We have a party at every Christmas. (Wrong)

References
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-at-in-on-time.htm
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/prepositions-of-time.html

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Swami Sivananda Quote

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
Swami Sivananda

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Acute

Acute

Word form
Adjective

Meaning
Very serious.

Examples
1. Mark felt ill with acute appendicitis.
2. The scandal caused him acute embarrassment.

References
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/acute
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/acute

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George Bernard Shaw Quote

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
George Bernard Shaw

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Quick Quiz

Mark felt ill with (?) appendicitis.

accurate
acute
acquire
acquisition

Hints
1. Accurate
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/accurate

2. Acute
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/acute

3. Acquire
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/acquire?q=Acquired

4. Acquisition
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/acquisition_1


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Albert Schweitzer Quote

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer

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Haha… Christmas gifts, please!

Haha… Christmas gifts, please!

Deed 

Meaning: An intentional act.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/deed

A heart of gold

Meaning: A kind and generous character.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/a-heart-of-gold?q=heart+of+gold

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Stick up

Don’t worry, Odie is coming to help you guys… :)

Stick up

Meaning  

To raise something upwards, especially your arm or hand.

Example 

Mark struck up his hand to answer the question.

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/stick-up_1

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Dog-eared

Dog-eared 

Word form

Adjective

Meaning

Shabby (= in a poor condition through long use) or worn.

Example

1. He was not allowed to enter the seven-star hotel because he wore dog-eared clothes.

References

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/dog-eared?s=t

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/dog-eared

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William Shakespeare Quote

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

William Shakespeare

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Prepositions of Time - On

Prepositions of Time - On

We use ‘on’ for days, dates and weekend (American English).

Examples

1a. (Right) I went running on Sunday morning.

1b. (Wrong) I went running in Sunday morning.

2. What did you do on the weekend (American English - on the weekend)?

Remarks

1. On fire 

= Being burned with flames. 

Example

OMG! His car is on fire!

2. On sale 

=At a reduced price.

Example

This watch is on sale for $50 only.

References

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/prepositions-at-in-on-time.htm

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/prepositions-of-time.html

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-prepositions-time.php

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/on+fire

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/on+sale

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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.

References

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/strike-oil

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/strike--oil

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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  

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/debut

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/debut_1

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Abraham Cahan Quote

Life is much shorter than I imagined it to be. 

Abraham Cahan 

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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

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/blossom

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/blossom

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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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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

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/filthy

References

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/vile

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/vile

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Benjamin Franklin Quote

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 

Benjamin Franklin 

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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.

References

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/adept_1

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/adept

http://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/9855/adept-at-versus-adept-in

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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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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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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

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-chinese-traditional/put-sth-across?q=put+across

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/put_something_across

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/put-across

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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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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

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/squander

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/squander

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William Hazlitt Quote

The more we do, the more we can do. 

William Hazlitt 

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