Collocations/Phrases with CALL – II : Call time on – to end/finish. Example: She has called time on her growing career by refusing to settle abroad. Call up – to recall/evoke something. Example: Her presentations and videos call up my broken dreams. Call upon someone – order or demand someone to do something. Example: He called upon his department heads […]
Here are Some Interesting Animal Idioms: A cock and bull story – a false story to be given as an excuse. Example: When she had to take leave for seven days, she told a cock and bull story to her manager. A dark horse – person with hidden qualities. Example: He turned out to be a Dark Horse […]
55 Ways to say THANK YOU: Thanks! Thanks a lot! Thank you very much! That’s so nice of you. That’s so/very kind of you. That’s so sweet of you. Thanks for your kindness. Many thanks for your help/support. I appreciate your help and understanding. I am very thankful that you are considering my issues. I am very thankful […]
Collocations/Phrases with CALL – I : Call back – a return call. Example: They called me back for the final round of the interview. Call by – to visit someone for a short duration. Example: She may call by you in the evening as I have told her that you are not well. Call down – to criticize […]
Common Phrases with COME – II Come after – to chase someone. Example: Dogs of my locality started coming after me after I had given them biscuits for a few days. Come away – to leave in a specific state. Example: I came away from their home in a feeling that no matter how much you love someone if they […]
Here are some Idioms & Phrases with COME: A dream come true – a wish/desire that has become a reality. Example: It was a dream come true for me to have a job in an MNC. Come across with – find by chance. Example: While surfing internet, she came across with a lot of information related to her projects. Come again […]
Business English – Abbreviations for Beginners: ASAP – as soon as possible. Example: Please send all the files ASAP. ATTN – attention. Example: ATTN. – As per the new policy, all employees who stay in the work place one hour after their scheduled timings are entitled for the overtime. CEO – Chief Executive Officer. Example: Who is the CEO of […]
Here are some Interesting ANIMAL Idioms & Phrases: Ants in one’s pants – to be nervous or anxious. Example: Whenever she has to give a some presentation she has ants in her pants. At a Snail’s pace – extremely slow. Example: You can never achieve your goal if you keep working at a snail’s pace. As busy as a Bee […]
Here are some Interesting Idioms & Phrases related to WEATHER: Beat the heat – to make oneself cooler. Example: These days I am having at least three glasses of lime water in a day to beat the heat. Brainstorm – to generate many ideas. Example: Let’s have a brainstorming session on “How to increase profitability in the business?” Break the […]
COLLOCATIONS with IN – IELTS (II) In future – I am not sure what she may do in future as she has always procrastinated every important action so far. In good/bad condition – The room is not in a good condition, so firstly, please clean it and then spread some room freshener. (b) Who is responsible for the bad condition […]