If someone uses the expression 'money doesn't grow on trees', they mean that money is hard to get, or earn. It is not easy to obtain.You have to work hard to earn money. It does not come easily for many people.Children often think that money is easy to earn because they see their parents spending but not earning money.For example, it is quite common when people … [Read more...] about English expression – Money does not grow on trees
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Improve your English – Listening and reading : Big Bang stars
Improve your English with our online reading and listening exercise.Online English exercises: Big Bang stars increase pay [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" … [Read more...] about Improve your English – Listening and reading : Big Bang stars
English expression: To pick someone’s brains
To pick someone's brains is a common English expression that we use when we want to get information from someone about a certain topic.More often than not, someone will know more about a subject than you. You will need to ask that person to give you the information you need.The meaning is to ask a person for advice about a subject that they have knowledge … [Read more...] about English expression: To pick someone’s brains
English expression – think outside the box
To think outside the box is a common English expression we use when we want to find the answer to a solution.The meaning is To think differently, creatively or in an unorthodox manner to find a solution to a problem or task.Examples: You will need to think outside the box to come up with an idea for this campaignMany employers nowadays are looking for people … [Read more...] about English expression – think outside the box
English expression of the day – Red tape
This is a common English expression we use when we talk about dealing with bureaucracy and government organisations.Quite often there will be a lot of paperwork to do.The meaning of this expression is - Bureaucracy or bureaucratic paperwork.If you have to deal with the government you will often find barriers that stop you from doing what you want to do. … [Read more...] about English expression of the day – Red tape