Some Useful English as…as Expressions : as angry as a bull: to be very angry. Example: After seeing the report card of his son, he got as angry as a bull.   as bitter as gall: very pungent/acrid/sarcastic. Example: After severe rejections and exploitation, her nature has become as bitter as gall.   as black as coal: very dark. Example: […]

Common Word Combinations : Back and forth – to move in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Example: Sometimes I feel that my life shuttles back and forth between present and past. Black and white – in extremes. Example: Some people always see things in black and white. Body and soul – to use every part of you, […]

Have a look on some interesting Expressions with TO : Access to – permission. Example: Some employees in our organization have access to the IT room. Addition to – with. Example: Use your XXX Bank Debit Card and get 10% discount in addition to ongoing 50% discount. Allusion to – an indirect or passing reference. Example: Though her book is […]

Here are 12 Expressions with WORLD A man/woman of the world – a man/woman who has had many experiences and is not easily shocked. Example: She is a woman of the world. She can tell you what to do in this complex situation. All the world is a stage – this world is like a stage show. Example: Shakespeare said, […]

Here are Some Phrases about Clothes   Buckle down – to secure something with straps fasten together with buckles. Example: Don’t forget to buckle down his pants. He is too small to wear pants. Button up – to fasten/close the buttons. Example: Don’t forget to button your jacket up when you go outside today as it’s really cold outside. Clog […]

Here are Some Collocations & Phrases with SET : Collocations: Set the table – arrange the table in preparation for eating. Example: Please set the table as guests wish to have dinner in another ten-fifteen minutes.   Set something on fire – cause something to start burning with fire. Example: She threw a match stick in the dustbin and it set the […]