English Class

English Class

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Words of the day

Beeline v. To move quickly in a direct, straight course. All the young, cheerful cyclists were beelining to win the race.

Jeepers interj. Used to express annoyance or surprise. (Alteration of Jesus.) Jeepers! Were you supposed to come so late to this home? Sarah and John, this is your 7th child, Jeepers!

Decapitate v. To cut off the head from the body, behead. Decapitating was prevalent in the olden days.

Idioms of the day

Be a dead cert (this is British, Australian and informal): To be certain to happen or achieve something. John was a dead cert to win the match.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating: Something that you say which means that you cannot judge the value of a thing until you have tested it. Both the car models appeared excellent but the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

A magic wand: An easy way to solve a difficulty. There is no magic wand that could solve your problem.

Combinations of words

Adventurous mind: Tom has an adventurous mind, he remains eager to invite danger.

A curious and inexplicable uneasiness: Before getting the results of my exams, I was in a curious and inexplicable uneasiness.

Comforting assurance: Dispelling Sarah’s fears, doctor told that her illness isn’t long-lasting, which was a comforting assurance for her.

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