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πŸ“† Idiom

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✳️ vote with your feet


❇️ Meaning:

If you vote with your feet, you show your opinion of something by acting in a certain way, such as by buying something if you like it, or by not buying it if you don't like it.

βœ… For example:

♦️When the price of concert tickets nearly doubled, music fans voted with their feet and didn't go to the concerts.

♦️Opponents of the fur trade are trying to get people to vote with their feet by refusing to buy from shops that sell any clothes that use fur.
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πŸ“Phrasal Verb

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✳️ get in (1)

β˜‘οΈ Meaning:

to enter a place or a vehicle


βœ”οΈ For example:

πŸ”» get in: You'll need a house key. You can't get in without one.

πŸ”» get in sth :Grandma got in the back seat with the kids, while I got in the driver's seat.
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πŸ“ Idiom of the Day

✳️ lead you astray

πŸ”Έ Meaning:

If someone leads you astray, they set a bad example and you behave badly also, or they encourage you to do the wrong thing.

✏️ For example:

πŸ”ΊWe're worried about our teenage son because he's at that age when he could easily be led astray by kids he thinks are cool and who could expose him to drugs or alcohol or other bad stuff.

πŸ”ΊCarlos says advertisements lead millions of people astray and make them waste their lives chasing after material possessions in the false belief that they can't possibly be happy unless they get these things.
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πŸ“ Phrasal Verb of the Day

✳️ pass on

πŸ”Ή Meaning:

If you pass something on, you give it to another person after receiving it yourself.

✏️ For example:

πŸ”Ί pass on sth:
You should wear a mask over your mouth so that you don't pass on the disease.

πŸ”Ί pass sth on:
After taking your piece of cake, pass the plate on to the next person.
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πŸ“ Slang of the Day

✳️ jollies

[American English]

πŸ”· Meaning:

fun, thrills, enjoyment

✏️ For example:

πŸ”ΊI can't see the attraction myself, but Bill says he gets his jollies from building and flying model planes and helicopters.

πŸ”ΊA lot of young people get their jollies from doing adventure stuff like white-water rafting and bungee-jumping.

πŸ’’ Variety: This slang term is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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Phrasal Verbs with PASS :
pass up, pass away, pass out...

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πŸ“ Vocabulary

✳️ DOODLE

πŸ”» verb βœ“
[doodles; doodled; doodling]

Some students say they doodle during lectures because it helps them concentrat. πŸ€”πŸ™„

πŸ”΅ MEANING:
to draw something without thinking about what you are doing

✏️ EXAMPLE:

πŸ”ΊShe doodled in her notebook instead of taking notes.

πŸ”ΊHer notebook was full of doodles.
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βœ… 5 nouns to make you sound smart
Do you want to sound smarter? In this lesson, I’ll teach you five advanced nouns that you can use in the classroom, at the office, or with friends. Start including these nouns in conversations with your boss, or use them in essays to impress your teachers. You’ll sound smarter in no time! Expand your vocabulary, and make a better impression on the people that you meet. Learn these five nouns with me now!
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βœ… Learn English vocabulary in the BATHROOM :)

Is there a difference between a BATHROOM and a WASHROOM? Today’s English lesson is all about RESTROOM vocabulary! It has many names, and I bet you visit this place many times every day. Lets make sure you can talk about it properly. Avoid making embarrassing mistakes by learning some very common words. When you’re done, wash your hands and take the quiz! EngVid: Don’t take a dump without it.

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βœ… Conversation Skills: How to agree or disagree πŸ‘πŸ‘Ž

Do you have an opinion? Want to express yourself? Need to tell someone that they are wrong? Watch this lesson to improve your conversational skills, and to learn the best expressions to argue and debate. In this lesson I teach you how to agree and disagree in formal and informal settings, so that you can tell people what you think β€” politely and intelligently. Personally, I think that this is a very important English lesson. What do you think?

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5 English Expressions YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Advanced English Vocabulary

1) Get round to
2) How come
3) Head
4) Get to
5) Manage to

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Learn NEW VOCABULARY and REMEMBER IT! -


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πŸ“ Idiom of the Day

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✳️ No way!

[American English | INFORMAL]

βœ… MEANING:

You can say "No way!" when you want to strongly reject an offer, a request, or a suggestion.

✏️ For EXAMPLE:

πŸ”ΉHassan's father said he should sell his car to pay off his debts, but Hassan looked shocked at the suggestion and just said, "No way!"

πŸ”ΉI love this job and there's no way I'd quit just to make a bit more money.

πŸ’’ Variety: This idiom is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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πŸ“ Word of the day
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✳️ poised

[ /ˈpoΙͺzd/ ]
[adjective]

πŸ”Ί The child is poised and ready to hit the ball.

✍ definition of POISED

1⃣ (not used before a noun ):
not moving but ready to move
The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up.

πŸ”ΊShe held the pencil✏️ poised over/above the paper.
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2⃣ (not used before a noun ):
ready or prepared for something
The company is poised for success.

πŸ”ΊShe seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country.

πŸ”ΊHe is now poised to become the next big star in country music.
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3⃣(not used before a noun) :
in a state, place, or situation that is between two different or opposite things

πŸ”Ίa city poised between the mountains and the sea
a group of people poised between hope and fear
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πŸ“ Phrasal Verb of the Day

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✳️ stick to (2)

Ⓜ️ Meaning:

If you stick to something like a political party, a sporting club, a job, or even a favorite food or colour, you don't change to another one.

✏️ EXAMPLE:

πŸ”Ί stick to sth:
In the past, football players would stick to one club, but these days they move from club to club.

πŸ”Ί stick to sth:
Whenever Joe comes to this restaurant, he sticks to the same thing. He never orders anything else.
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πŸ“ Slang of the Day

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✳️ dis | diss

[American English]

Ⓜ️ Meaning:

to show disrespect to someone by saying or doing something insulting


✏️ For EXAMPLE:

πŸ”ΈMake sure you don't dis any of these guys or they could get really mad with you.

πŸ”ΈThis guy said I dissed him, but I didn't show him any disrespect. I just didn't treat him like he was better than me.
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✍ Note: can also be spelled "diss"

♻️ Origin: Originally Jamaican slang and probably an abbreviation of "disrespect" or "dismiss".

πŸ’’ Variety: This slang term is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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βœ… English Travel Vocabulary: Planning a trip ✈️

Are you going to travel? Make sure you’re prepared with the vocabulary you will need for your business trip or vacation. In this lesson, I’ll teach you the English vocabulary you must know for travel β€” from preparing your travel itinerary and making reservations, to getting your visas and boarding your flight. It is essential that you know this basic English travel vocabulary, because English is an international language. ESL students who are studying abroad will find these words very helpful. Even if you are not travelling to an English-speaking country, as a tourist, you will need to communicate with people at the airport, and at tourist attractions. Watch this lesson, take the quiz, and have a safe trip!

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βœ… Learn English
6 fun idioms about DREAMS
Get your DREAM vocabulary with these six popular idioms about dreams! Learn these expressions to help you understand native speaker conversations and popular culture. Improve your vocabulary with idioms such as dream on, wouldn't dream of it, a dream come true, and more… Not sure about the meaning of these English idioms? Watch this lesson to build a vocabulary beyond your wildest dreams!

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#TheEllenShow

Jason Momoa talked with Ellen about his sprawling home and the animals on the property- including a bull python that escaped its cage- which he ended up finding six months later! The "Aquaman" star admitted he was nervous being on the Show for the first time. He also explained why he shaved off his signature beard, and discussed the new initiative he's leading to move from plastic water bottles to recyclable aluminum.
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🎞Learn English through Movies

❗️Leonardo DiCaprio & Brad Pitt ( Once Upon A Time in Hollywood )
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