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
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English expression – To shoot the breeze
I love to shoot the breeze with my friends and family. It's one of my favourite hobbies.Shoot the breeze means to chat with someone in a casual manner with no real objective.Examples:I didn't do much yesterday. Just shot the breeze with Sam.Jack loves shooting the breeze with friends at the weekend.If fact, we all love to have a chat with friends. I try … [Read more...] about English expression – To shoot the breeze
English expression – Burn the midnight oil
To burn the midnight oil is a common expression that we use in English to mean that we work late into the night.The definition is: To work late into the night.Examples: He has really been burning the midnight oil studying for his exams. He hasn't had a good night's sleep for weeks!I have a report due tomorrow so I will be burning the midnight oil tonight. If I … [Read more...] about English expression – Burn the midnight oil