To make ends meet is an English expression that means that you have, or earn enough money to meet your basic needs and expenses.Like a lot of people, I live from pay check to pay check. I don't earn much money so every month can be a struggle.I have trouble to save money. It is not easy for me to put food on the table. Times are tough.Examples:Joe's salary is … [Read more...] about English expression – make ends meet
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English expression – Money does not grow on trees
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
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
Using be used to and get used to in English
In this English lesson you will learn how we use be used to and get used to in English.Be used toThe structure is:be + used to + noun or -ingExamples:I am used to waking up early. He is used to driving in heavy traffic. She was not used to the hot weather.These sentences mean that you are accustomed or not to a new situation.Get used toThe … [Read more...] about Using be used to and get used to in English
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