Posted by englishlessons on April 17, 2012
Definition:
offered for discussion/ not offered for discussion
Examples:
Our offer is still on the table. Let us know if you want to take it.
That option is no longer available. It’s off the table.
Picture it:
Imagine a table where people meet to negotiate. Ideas that are open for discussion are on the table.
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Posted by englishlessons on April 17, 2012
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It can be challenging to find your own mistakes in writing. The mistakes above are covered in Steps 7 and 10 in Writing in English – High Beginning+, an online, interactive program that helps you write clear, concise, and correct English.
Writing in English – High Beginning+, helps you keep track of mistakes you make in the program with a tool called your “Common Errors List,” which lets us save your mistakes and the corrections.
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Posted by englishlessons on April 10, 2012
Definition:
to complete the first step in a process
Examples:
He wants a full-time job at that company when he graduates. He’s working there as an intern during the summer to get his foot in the door.
She wants to become a doctor. She already has her foot in the door as she’s volunteering at a local clinic after school.
Picture it:
If you put your foot in the door, it makes it hard for someone to close the door on you.
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Posted by englishlessons on April 4, 2012
Idioms in English, Volume One and Two are designed for nonnative English speakers at the intermediate level and above.
They will help improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, and speech in English for:
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Posted by englishlessons on April 3, 2012
Definition:
Cause disapproval or surprise (by doing or saying something)
Examples:
His wild behavior raised some eyebrows.
Her promotion raised some eyebrows as it was so unexpected.
Picture it:
Watch people in a group when someone does or says something surprising or upsetting. You will see their eyebrows go up.
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