COMMONLY USED IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Tenses and the time adverbs used with themThe present perfect continuous tenseThe present perfect continuous tense is commonly used with the time expressions since and for.It has been raining since yesterday.I have been working in this company for 3 years.My[r]

Some common idiomatic expressionsHere is a list of some common idiomatic expressions.Lose one’s cachetTo lose one’s cachet is to lose the respect one used to enjoy.The business has lost some of its cachet.A piece of cakeIf something is a piece of cake it can be achieved e[r]

A List of the most commonly used English idiomsA hot potatoSpeak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputedA penny for your thoughtsCaught between two stoolsWhen someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.Costs an arm and<[r]

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Time expressions used with tensesRewrite the following sentences using the words given in the brackets, in their correct forms.HintsThe time expressions used in a sentence determines the tense form. To talk about something that was happeningat a particular point of[r]

Do as a general-purpose verbAs a general purpose verb, do can refer to almost any kind of activity.What are you doing in the evening?Don’t waste time. Do something.Who will do the dishes?All I did was to give him a little push.Do is used in cases where it is not necessary to use more precise[r]

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Chapter 1
THE STYLE AND STRUCTURE OF A BUSINESS LE FIER
I. THE STYLE OF A BUSINESS LETTER
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Ascent vs. AssentAt first look, these two words not only sound alike but their spellings are only one letter apart. Despite thesesimilarities, ascent and assent are worlds apart in terms of their meanings and usage.Ascent is a noun that denotes “the act of rising o[r]

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Common expressions without articlesIn some common fixed expressions of place, time and movement countable nouns are normally treated asuncountables, without articles. Here are the most common expressions of this kind:To school / at school / in school / from schoolTo unive[r]

Find the meaning of the idiomatic expressionsFind the meaning of the idiomatic expressions.1. To catch a Tartar is toa) catch a dangerous personb) encounter a person who is too strong for the assailantc) catch a criminal with great difficultyd) live carefully and cautious[r]

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Expressions with takeTake is one of the most frequently used words in English. Needless to say, nearly fifty expressions in current useincorporate the verb take.Take something / somebody for grantedThere are two meanings for this expression.To take somebody for granted is[r]

languages, writers use a part-for-whole metonymy most often when5.1 CONCLUSIONSthey come to describing people through their parts of the body. In5.1.1. Characteristics of Metonymic Expressions in Englishand Vietnamese Poetryfact, any person can successfully be identified from any part[r]

Time expressions used with various tense formsUsually, never, seldom, always, generallyThese expressions are almost always used with the simple present tense.He seldom donates money to charities.He always wears neat clothes.You never thank me for anything.I usually drink[r]

Commonly confused expressionsHere is a quick overview of some phrases and expressions that are commonly confused.Supposed to / used toYou are not supposed to break the rules. (NOT You are not suppose to break the rules.)I am used to living alone. (NOT I am u[r]

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