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Re: English Idioms2
gerardM Lun 27 Juil - 14:59
10 Funny English Idioms You May Not Know | fluentland.com
If you look closely at the literal meaning of most idioms, you will realize they are often downright hilarious
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Re: English Idioms2
MurielB Mar 28 Juil - 10:02
Thanks Gérard for your funny idioms. here's a one I find very suggestive, far more than its French counterpart.
Like a cat on hot bricks=>Restless or skittish, unable to remain still
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Re: English Idioms2
gerardM Ven 31 Juil - 15:50
Most Common Australian Idioms – Colorful Illustrations
The travel site HotelClub has created a colorful series that illustrates and explains several common Australian idioms that are probably a bit unfamiliar to those...
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gerardM Ven 31 Juil - 18:00
List of Common Suffixes in English
A suffix is a letter or a group of letters attached to the end of a word to form a new word or to alter the grammatical function of the original word. For example, the verb read can be made into the noun reader by adding the suffix -er; read can be...
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God there're oodles of typos in there!
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gerardM Ven 31 Juil - 18:04
Funny English Idioms And Their Meanings – Colorful Illustrations
Artist and animator Roisin Hahessy has created a colorful series of illustrations that visually and literally explain common English idioms that are probably seem...
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MurielB Ven 31 Juil - 19:00
So difficult to remember them all !
List of Common Suffixes in English
A suffix is a letter or a group of letters attached to the end of a word to form a new word or to alter the grammatical function of the original word. For example, the verb read can be made into the noun reader by adding the suffix -er; read can be...
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God there're oodles of typos in there!
Dernière édition par MurielB le Dim 5 Mar - 11:06, édité 1 fois
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Re: English Idioms2
gerardM Ven 31 Juil - 21:23
Hi Muriel,
Did you understand what "De-verb suffixes / De-adjectival suffixes" mean?
I didn't understand why they spoke about "Verb suffixes" when it's not a suffix but just an ending - to me, a suffix is something that is added to an existing particle.
There are categories, examples but not many explanations.MurielB a écrit:... So difficult to remember them all !
Did you understand what "De-verb suffixes / De-adjectival suffixes" mean?
I didn't understand why they spoke about "Verb suffixes" when it's not a suffix but just an ending - to me, a suffix is something that is added to an existing particle.
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gerardM Sam 1 Aoû - 14:33
Useful Phrases for English Conversations | fluentland.com
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Re: English Idioms2
MurielB Sam 1 Aoû - 18:51
Thanks Gérard. Let's learn them little by littlegerardM a écrit:Hi Muriel,There are categories, examples but not many explanations.MurielB a écrit:... So difficult to remember them all !
Did you understand what "De-verb suffixes / De-adjectival suffixes" mean?
I didn't understand why they spoke about "Verb suffixes" when it's not a suffix but just an ending - to me, a suffix is something that is added to an existing particle.
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gerardM Sam 1 Aoû - 23:52
List of Useful Linking Words | fluentland.com
Linking words are very important for written and spoken English. Linking words or phrases help you to build a logical argument in your assignment by linking one statement to another.
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gerardM Dim 2 Aoû - 15:24
10 Inspirational Quotes for Language Learners
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I do love this web page, I hope Muriel can see it.
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gerardM Lun 3 Aoû - 21:13
Transition Words and Phrases
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gerardM Lun 3 Aoû - 21:25
Common Verbs in English
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gerardM Lun 3 Aoû - 21:46
English Expressions for Discussion and Debate
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gerardM Lun 3 Aoû - 23:48
American's Guide to British Slang
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gerardM Lun 3 Aoû - 23:55
Sorry, the link in previous post doesn't seem to work!
Here's another one -> The American's guide to speaking British - Slang
Yet, another one -> Top 100 Most Beautiful British Slang Words and Phrases – Guide to English Slang
British Slang is a fountain of beautiful words that we don’t normally use in America. Some are hilarious, some are rude and some are… interesting.
THat's very funny!
Another one? Fuck Yeah UK
Here's another one -> The American's guide to speaking British - Slang
Yet, another one -> Top 100 Most Beautiful British Slang Words and Phrases – Guide to English Slang
British Slang is a fountain of beautiful words that we don’t normally use in America. Some are hilarious, some are rude and some are… interesting.
THat's very funny!
Another one? Fuck Yeah UK
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gerardM Mar 4 Aoû - 19:45
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gerardM Mar 4 Aoû - 19:50
10 Common English Phrasal Verbs
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gerardM Mer 5 Aoû - 21:30
Common American Slang
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gerardM Mer 5 Aoû - 21:41
KEEP SOMEONE ON A SHORT LEASH: maintain strict control over someone. Also "tight leash." Primarily North American—British English uses "lead" for a dog leash. Boston Herald: <<While Garner and Affleck may be the only ones who know the whole truth, one thing seems certain: Garner's trust had been broken. First she tried to solve the marital problems with a mix of couples therapy (over the years, they would go up to twice a week, says a source) and careful supervision. When Affleck was filming, "she would make plans for him to come home most weekends," says the pal. "She kept him on a short leash as much as possible to make sure he stayed in a good place. He needed that.">>
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gerardM Jeu 6 Aoû - 22:21
Phrasal Verbs with "Make"
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gerardM Ven 7 Aoû - 10:51
Describing The Parts of a Car
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Note that there are lots of differences between American and British English.
Here're Am words.
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gerardM Ven 7 Aoû - 13:56
BUNDLE OF JOY: a newborn baby. AllKPop.com: <<
Yang Dong Geun to welcome another bundle of joy into his family!
Yang Dong Geun, who is already busy being a doting father and husband and his side jobs of acting and rapping, is about to become busier with another joyful addition to his family!
His agency, Polaris Entertainment, told My Daily earlier today, "It's true that Yang Dong Geun's wife is pregnant with her second child. It's been seven months." The label added, "She's expecting to give birth this coming October. [Yang Dong Geun] is focusing his all on prenatal education with his wife.">>
Yang Dong Geun to welcome another bundle of joy into his family!
Yang Dong Geun, who is already busy being a doting father and husband and his side jobs of acting and rapping, is about to become busier with another joyful addition to his family!
His agency, Polaris Entertainment, told My Daily earlier today, "It's true that Yang Dong Geun's wife is pregnant with her second child. It's been seven months." The label added, "She's expecting to give birth this coming October. [Yang Dong Geun] is focusing his all on prenatal education with his wife.">>
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gerardM Ven 7 Aoû - 19:26
American's Guide to British Slang
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Didn't I post this?
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I'm not sure to have done but there's a typo:
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I was thinking of https://www.cafe-polyglotte.com/t3465p240-english-idioms#33548
Be very careful with slang!!
The web page is about slang and in slang, "pussy" is not much of a cat!
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gerardM Sam 8 Aoû - 19:19
GROUND GAME: local organizing, especially political. This idiom is North American and comes from American and Canadian football, where the ground game refers to carrying the ball rather than passing it in the air. Saskatoon Star-Phoenix: <<Successful campaigns work on two principles: ID, which means "identify the vote" and GOTV for "get out the vote" - all of which takes the best ground game, which the Tories have fielded in 13 of the province's seats.
The ground game is built on dozens of relentless and committed volunteers working as phone canvassers, door knockers, sign crews, digital media teams, fundraisers, and, most importantly, getting the candidate close to the greatest pool of winnable votes.
Those who mistakenly believe that election campaigning is Facebook, Instagram or Twitter will have plenty of time after the election when they've lost.>>
The ground game is built on dozens of relentless and committed volunteers working as phone canvassers, door knockers, sign crews, digital media teams, fundraisers, and, most importantly, getting the candidate close to the greatest pool of winnable votes.
Those who mistakenly believe that election campaigning is Facebook, Instagram or Twitter will have plenty of time after the election when they've lost.>>
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