English Language

2023-07-24 10:45:09 It is best to be on the safe side



Meaning
1) Don't take risks. Be careful and cautious.
2) It's best to be sure. It's best to be absolutely certain.

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2023-07-23 21:16:19 read into



Meaning
to believe you've found more meaning in what someone says or does than others have found

For example

You're reading too much into what he said. I don't think he meant to insult you.

A lot can be read into what someone says, but it doesn't mean that it's all true.
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2023-07-23 12:10:07 a quick study


Meaning
If you're a quick study, you can learn new things quickly.

For example

Albert was always a quick study, except when it came to learning languages.

I only need to show Sue how to do something once, and she gets it. She's a quick study, that girl.

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2023-07-22 09:31:18 beat it


Meaning
go away


For example

Some kids were smoking in the carpark, but when one of them saw a teacher coming they grabbed their stuff and beat it.

When Peter came back from the bathroom, some guy was talking to Leanne. Peter said, "Beat it, pal! She's with me."

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2023-07-21 19:30:13 The pen is mightier than the sword


Meaning
This proverb suggests that written material like books or poetry has more influence than fighting or war. We may also understand from it that ideas (as often set down in writing) are more effective than violence.

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2023-07-21 12:54:05 go after (2)


Meaning
to try to get something

For example

Are you planning to go after Alex's job when he retires?

If Rupert thinks there's a chance to take over a profitable company, he'll go after it with everything he's got.

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2023-07-20 18:34:54 talk turkey


Meaning
If you talk turkey, you discuss something seriously, usually to do with business or money.


For example

After the owner had shown him around the apartment, Shane decided it was just what he wanted, so he said, "OK, I'm interested. Let's talk turkey."


I started to say something about the deal, but Mr Hamilton said, "Not now, my boy. We never talk turkey at the dinner table."

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2023-07-20 09:40:18  empty-nester


Meaning
a parent whose children have grown up and left home


For example

After spending many years raising their children, Kevin and Joan are now empty-nesters after their youngest daughter went to live with some friends.

We're still getting used to being empty-nesters. The house seems so quiet all the time.

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2023-07-19 18:58:10 Give credit where credit is due


Meaning
The implication is that even if we are reluctant to praise someone, we should do so if the praise is deserved.

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