Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πΊJavaphile
Noun, the word java is a popular slang for coffee. The addition of phile as a suffix to a word indicates a fondness for a thing. Many pastimes and beverages have a single word that describes the persons that enjoy, no, love the activity. For example, people that love to drink wine are referred to as Oenophiles. Billions of people drink coffee daily yet there is no single word to refer to these coffee lovers; Now there is, they are called Javaphiles.
π«
She is a javaphile because she takes pleasure in drinking great coffees.
Noun, the word java is a popular slang for coffee. The addition of phile as a suffix to a word indicates a fondness for a thing. Many pastimes and beverages have a single word that describes the persons that enjoy, no, love the activity. For example, people that love to drink wine are referred to as Oenophiles. Billions of people drink coffee daily yet there is no single word to refer to these coffee lovers; Now there is, they are called Javaphiles.
π«
She is a javaphile because she takes pleasure in drinking great coffees.
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πIdioms Related to School
πA Schoolboy Error
πΆthis means a simple error made by someone senior that you would only expect a schoolboy to make
β¦οΈExample:
In the football match, the defender allowed the ball to bounce over his head. The opposition was quick and scored a goal. It was a simple schoolboy error by the defender.
πA Teacherβs Pet
someone who is the favourite student of the teacher, always answering first, always doing their homework
Example:
I was hated by most people in my class because I was a real teacherβs pet.
πOld-School
usually refers to someone who is a little old fashioned or conservative
Example:
Michael had worked at the bank now for 30 years. He was old-school. His clothes were old fashioned and very conservative.
πTo Hit The Books
when someone really needs to start studying hard they will use this phrase
Example:
I really need to hit the books this weekend. I have that repeat exam next week.
πTo Make The Grade
when someone is likely or unlikely to be successful in a job or a position we can use this either in the positive or the negative
Example:
I donβt think he will make the grade he is just not suitable for this work.
Or
If he continues to work like this and puts in the effort he will certainly make the grade.
πTo Teach Someone A Lesson
used when we really wish to punish someone and make sure they know how and why they made the mistake in the hope they will not make it again
Example:
He had failed to complete the customerβs order twice. The boss was really going to teach him a lesson. He made him stay late for 2 days until it was completed. I think he understands now.
πEager Beaver
someone who is very enthusiastic and is willing to work very hard (volunteer, for example)
Example:
Tracey is such an eager beaver, she volunteers for every task. I bet sheβs going to get a promotion next year.
πWith Flying Colours
with ease and with a high mark/grade
Example:
Olivier had been able to concentrate on his studies, and now he passed his exams with flying colours.
πA Schoolboy Error
πΆthis means a simple error made by someone senior that you would only expect a schoolboy to make
β¦οΈExample:
In the football match, the defender allowed the ball to bounce over his head. The opposition was quick and scored a goal. It was a simple schoolboy error by the defender.
πA Teacherβs Pet
someone who is the favourite student of the teacher, always answering first, always doing their homework
Example:
I was hated by most people in my class because I was a real teacherβs pet.
πOld-School
usually refers to someone who is a little old fashioned or conservative
Example:
Michael had worked at the bank now for 30 years. He was old-school. His clothes were old fashioned and very conservative.
πTo Hit The Books
when someone really needs to start studying hard they will use this phrase
Example:
I really need to hit the books this weekend. I have that repeat exam next week.
πTo Make The Grade
when someone is likely or unlikely to be successful in a job or a position we can use this either in the positive or the negative
Example:
I donβt think he will make the grade he is just not suitable for this work.
Or
If he continues to work like this and puts in the effort he will certainly make the grade.
πTo Teach Someone A Lesson
used when we really wish to punish someone and make sure they know how and why they made the mistake in the hope they will not make it again
Example:
He had failed to complete the customerβs order twice. The boss was really going to teach him a lesson. He made him stay late for 2 days until it was completed. I think he understands now.
πEager Beaver
someone who is very enthusiastic and is willing to work very hard (volunteer, for example)
Example:
Tracey is such an eager beaver, she volunteers for every task. I bet sheβs going to get a promotion next year.
πWith Flying Colours
with ease and with a high mark/grade
Example:
Olivier had been able to concentrate on his studies, and now he passed his exams with flying colours.
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πΊinvaluable
adjective
UK
/ΙͺnΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.bΙl/ US
/ΙͺnΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.bΙl/
extremely useful:
The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.
Such data will prove invaluable to/for researchers.
Synonym
priceless
adjective
UK
/ΙͺnΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.bΙl/ US
/ΙͺnΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.bΙl/
extremely useful:
The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.
Such data will prove invaluable to/for researchers.
Synonym
priceless
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
come what may
whatever happens:
I shall be there tonight come what may.
whatever happens:
I shall be there tonight come what may.
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πππππππππππππππππππ
GuessβοΈ
I shall be there tonight c.... w..... m.... .
Idiom
Meaning:
Whatever happens.
GuessβοΈ
I shall be there tonight c.... w..... m.... .
Idiom
Meaning:
Whatever happens.
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πΊHealth does not always come from medicine,Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace of soul,It comes from laughter and love.
Good MorningπΏβππ§οΈβοΈ
Good MorningπΏβππ§οΈβοΈ
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
ππππππππππππππππ
GuessβοΈ
I have no money.
=
I am f.....t b.....e.
Informal
GuessβοΈ
I have no money.
=
I am f.....t b.....e.
Informal
How to sayπ
Ω ΨΩΨ±Ω Ψ§Ω Ψ·ΩΨ±Ψ§Ω
β¨ Flat broke
No having money at all.
Ex.
β¨ He has been a flat broke for along time,so he was flabbing his pockets to let me know.ππ
Good luckπβ¨
Ω ΨΩΨ±Ω Ψ§Ω Ψ·ΩΨ±Ψ§Ω
β¨ Flat broke
No having money at all.
Ex.
β¨ He has been a flat broke for along time,so he was flabbing his pockets to let me know.ππ
Good luckπβ¨
π1
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
j.....yf....h
noun
a sea creature with a soft, oval, almost transparent body
noun
a sea creature with a soft, oval, almost transparent body
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
make a habit of sth
PHRASE
If you make a habit of doing something, you do it regularly or often.
π«
You can phone me at work as long as you don't make a habit of it.
PHRASE
If you make a habit of doing something, you do it regularly or often.
π«
You can phone me at work as long as you don't make a habit of it.
Forwarded from Ψ―Ψ§ΩΨ―Ϋ
πΊmake a habit of
πΊmake a habit of (doing something)
To follow a routine in which one does something habitually.
π«
I've made a habit of doing 50 pushups every morning when I get out of bed.
πΊmake a habit of (doing something)
To follow a routine in which one does something habitually.
π«
I've made a habit of doing 50 pushups every morning when I get out of bed.
Audio
Listening activityπππππ
A: What did the ...... say?
B: He thinks I have too much ...... .
A: Stress causes your ........?
B: Stress causes different ...... with different people.
A: So what did he ...... you to do?
B: He said I need to think ...... .
A: He didn't give you any .......?
B: I hate ........ It makes me feel different.
A: So how do you think ......?
B: I think about ..... things.
A: Like ......?
B: Like a day at the ....., with my ..... in the ..... .
A: What did the ...... say?
B: He thinks I have too much ...... .
A: Stress causes your ........?
B: Stress causes different ...... with different people.
A: So what did he ...... you to do?
B: He said I need to think ...... .
A: He didn't give you any .......?
B: I hate ........ It makes me feel different.
A: So how do you think ......?
B: I think about ..... things.
A: Like ......?
B: Like a day at the ....., with my ..... in the ..... .