This is a common expression we use in English to mean that someone is at a bad point in their life.The Definition is: To reach the lowest point, or level. Or, to be in a really bad situation.Examples:Last year I lost my job, my house, and my wife left me. I really hit rock bottom.The company has hit rock bottom. The only thing left to do is close.Basically, … [Read more...] about English expression – Hit rock bottom
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English expression – keep under wraps
If you keep something under wraps you keep it a secret, or concealed from someone. In other words, you keep it to yourself. You don't want other people to know about something important.Another similar expression is to keep your mouth shut.It is a common English expression and you should try to use it when you speak English.ExamplesMan: Have you heard the … [Read more...] about English expression – keep under wraps
English expression – Kick the bucket
If someone kicks the bucket they die, or pass away. It is an informal expression but is used quite frequently in English.Be careful when you use this expression as it is quite informal. Use it to talk about people you don't know.Don't use this expression to talk about a death if someone is upset or grieving.Examples:Did you hear about old Mr Jones? He … [Read more...] about English expression – Kick the bucket
Grammar tutorial – Expressions of quantity
In this English lesson you will learn how we use some of the common Expressions of quantity in English, like so many, so few, far more, etc.Countable nounsWith words like cars, people, drinks, books, dollars, etc, we use the following expressions of quantity:so many, so few, far more, far fewer, many more, as manyExamples:There were so many cars on the … [Read more...] about Grammar tutorial – Expressions of quantity
English grammar – all, each and every, the whole
In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use all, each and every, and the whole.all + plural and uncountable nounsExamples:All (of) my cousins live in Australia. (3 or more)All (of) the milk has been drunk.each and every + singular nounExamples:Each (one) (of them) lives in a different city. (two or more cousins)Every cousin is … [Read more...] about English grammar – all, each and every, the whole