Metaphors are a figure of speech where you compare something to another, unrelated thing. Using them is a great way to build your fluency and speak well in any language. English has many interesting metaphors, like using “let that sink in” to mean “understand that fully.” Today, we’ll look at an animal-related metaphor, “look what …
Vocabulary
It’s quite interesting how we express gratitude at different levels. While “thank you” is our go-to expression, we sometimes stretch it out to “thank you kindly” as and when required. This implies that there’s so much more to “thank you kindly” than what meets the eye. Luckily enough, that’s what’s on our list today. Why …
Although “scenic spots” and “scenery spots” both seem harmless and understandable on the surface, most native speakers find one of these two unnatural. The words “scenic” and “scenery” are both related to “scenes,” or more precisely, “views.” However, the former is an adjective and the latter is a noun. Apart from that, there are other …
While pubs and bars are both known as licensed drinking establishments, there are some interesting differences between them. So, if you like good food and drinks, and you want to get into the nitty-gritty of this topic, I highly suggest that you read until the end of this post. But before we do that, let’s …
“I’m really confused.” “I can’t understand this.” “This is too hard for me!” These are different phrases we usually utter when we’ve got ourselves stuck into something we can’t figure out. But have you noticed how mainstream these phrases sound? Surely, if you want to expand the horizons of your language, speak more eloquent English …
From landlines to multi-platform messaging apps like WhatsApp, the telecommunications industry has come a long way. But one thing that remains fairly constant is the area codes that precede phone numbers. While most area codes are assigned to specific places, some are set aside for special services which include but are not limited to toll-free …
It’s been a hot minute since memorizing phone numbers we dialed often was the convention. Today, not much consideration is paid to the phone number when calling someone. There are also some cases where overlaying area codes are in place– double areas code for one location. In this article, we will talk about one such …
English expressions come from all over the world. This isn’t surprising when considering the rise and spread of English as a global language. They also come from all different time periods. Sometimes, these older expressions have surprising staying power. Usually, this is the case for expressions that come from literature. Today, we’ll look at an …
Expressing your emotions over a text message, WhatsApp, or direct message can be pretty tricky, especially now, when each individual interprets each emoji differently. However, fortunately, some emojis have universal meanings that make them fairly easy to use. But some emojis are still a little confusing. They either have too many meanings or an unusual …