This is common expression we use in English when two people get married.It's an informal expression.The expression to Tie the knot = to get married.You will quite often hear people talking about their friends who have recently tied the knot.Maybe it was family member that recently married.Examples:Bill and Sara tied the knot last Saturday. I know … [Read more...] about Tie the knot – English expression of the day
B1 (intermediate)
English expression – Hit the sack
This is a common English expression that we use in English when we want to go to bed and sleep.Normally because we are tired or it is just time to go to bed.The meaning of this expression is: to go to bed.Examples:I hit the sack early last night so today I have a lot of energy. I need it because there are many things to do. Ok kids it is late. Time to hit … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit the sack
Infinitive of purpose
English grammar tutorial Infinitive of purposeSubscribe to this blog, share this post, or like us on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Infinitive of purpose
Nip something in the bud
Meaning: to put an end to a problem before it becomes more seriousExample - The government has a problem with tax evasion so they have started a policy to nip the problem in the bud.Here's another lesson to help you improve your English.And please take a look at my courses on curious.com … [Read more...] about Nip something in the bud
Using ‘so’ to avoid repetition
In this English lesson you will learn how to use 'so' to avoid repetition when we speak and write English.Avoid repetitionWe use 'so' to avoid repeating a phrase:after opinion verbs such as expect, guess, hope, imagine, it seems, suppose, think, I'm afraid.Example:'Do you think Australia will win the cricket?' 'I hope so or I think so'.We can also use … [Read more...] about Using ‘so’ to avoid repetition