Podcast

Ask Evil #10

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Guest: Yumi  (Scroll down to listen to the podcast)   On this episode Yumi and I chat about Halloween and the following: How to use Mr. and Mrs What do the following mean?: “Sooner or Later” “Sooner Than Later” “Dang/ Dang it” “You’re dead to me”   If you’re interested in a private English lesson, […]

Slang

Back-to-Back

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Back-to-Back = consecutive, in succession, one after another, two in a row Ex:  After losing all day, he picked “back-to-back” winners on the last two races. Ex:  After working every day this week, she had “back-to-back” days off.

Grammar

Sooner Than Later vs Sooner Or Later

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Sooner Than Later vs Sooner Or Later   Although they look similar they have completely opposite meanings.   Sooner Than Later (short for “sooner rather than later.”) =  something should be done quickly Ex: You should tell her husband “sooner than later,” = You should tell him quickly. Ex:  You should see the doctor “sooner […]

Slang

Lollygag

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Lollygag = to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious Ex:  Stop your “lollygagging,” and get back to work! Ex:  He was removed from the team for “lollygagging” during practice.

Popular Expression

See the Light

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See the Light   = understand or realize something after thinking or doubting for a while   Ex: After a lot of thinking, he finally “saw the light,” and realized eating his boogers was gross. Ex: I used to doubt my friend’s ideas, but I finally “saw the light,” and realized he was correct.  

Phrasal Verbs

Make Ends Meet

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Make Ends Meet = to have enough money to pay for the things you need Ex: My paycheck is so low that I had to get a second job just to “make ends meet.” Ex:  With the bad economy  these days, it is difficult to “make ends meet.”     <

Podcast

Ask Evil #9

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Guest: Yumi (Scroll down to listen to the podcast)   On this episode, Yumi and I talk about English and the following:   How to cheer for your favorite sports team in English. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton    What do the following mean: Scoot over Washed out Sucker Break out of a daze To […]

Popular Expression

The Bottom Line

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The Bottom Line   = the main or essential point,  the final result or statement     Ex:  “The bottom line” is English is not easy, but with time you can become fluent. Ex:  You’re not going anywhere tonight, and that’s “the bottom line” because I said so.