Idioms and phrases

2022-05-02 04:01:40 Assalamu Alaiakum.

#EidMubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of #Ramadan.

This is a time to reflect on peace, forgiveness, unity, and charity. I wish you all a joyous celebration. Open / Comment

2022-05-01 18:52:33 The phrasal verb is "put up."

"Could you help me put this up? You're taller than me."

"The store is putting up advertisements on their windows."

"When did you put up that poster?"

"The company put up a new job posting on their website." Open / Comment

2022-05-01 17:35:05 Open / Comment

2022-05-01 13:38:57 Proverb:
“A thing begun is half done”

Meaning:
A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish the rest of the project.

Example:
He has already won first set in the match. I think he is on course to take this match. Well begun is half done, after all.


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2022-05-01 05:13:55 Phrasal Verb
"fizzle out"

Meaning
If something fizzles out, it slowly loses its power or strength, and then ends weakly.

Example:
For the first couple of weeks, everybody was talking about the new reality TV show, but the excitement soon fizzled out and no-one talks about it now.


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2022-04-30 20:43:39 Idiom
"behind the eight ball"

Meaning
If you're behind the eight ball, you're in a difficult or dangerous position.

Example:
The economic recession has really put our new business behind the eight ball. Nobody's spending money.


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2022-04-30 15:01:01 Tired of the miserable wages?
Do you really think your stable job for $1500 is worthy?)

I personally earn from $2200 a day on schemes, the result of which I know in advance Tell you how I do it
Recruiting guys in the team!

Recruiting guys for the team:
1. Free time (at least 1 hour a day).
2. Willingness to make money with minimal investment

Sign up, I'll give you money to start
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2022-04-30 08:20:45 The correct response is "use up."

"We've used up all the space in the closet."

"Don't use up all of your birthday money in one day."

"He has used up all of my patience this week."

"We've used up all the sugar. Could you pick some up from the store?" Open / Comment

2022-04-30 04:26:32 Open / Comment

2022-04-29 12:39:40 Slang
ex-con

Meaning
someone who has spent time in jail

Example:
There's a program that ex-cons can join that helps them start a new life and a new career.


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