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
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English grammar tutorial about future tenses
In today's English grammar tutorial you will learn how we use future tenses in English. This lesson is for intermediate level students and above.Planned or fixed eventsWhen we talk about planned or fixed events in the future we can use:going to - things already decided or an intentionExamples:I am going to buy some new jeans. These ones have holes in them. … [Read more...] about English grammar tutorial about future tenses
How we use Wish and if only in English
In this English lesson you learn how we use Wish and If Only in English.The first structure we are going to look at is:wish + past tense for imaginary situations in the presentExamples:Ted wishes he had a new motorcycle. Jenny wishes she was/were smarter. She wishes her brother didn't drink so much alcohol. Eddie wishes it was/were warmer. He likes the … [Read more...] about How we use Wish and if only in English
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
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