Tag: on the other hand
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Tie you down
Phrase: Tie you down The phrase tie you down is often used to describe a situation where someone or something is holding you back from achieving your goals or living the life you desire. It can refer to various circumstances, such as a job that requires long hours and limits your free time, a suffocating…
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On the other hand
Phrase: On the other hand Today, we’re going to get into the nitty-gritty of English phrases by looking at the phrase, on the other hand. On the other hand, is a little phrase used to introduce a contrasting idea or point of view. It is one of the ways of presenting two different perspectives or…
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Get ahead
WotD: Get ahead Hey, what’s up? How goes the battle? Are you winning or losing? Where I come from, when people meet, they often ask each other many questions in quick succession. So quick you never get a chance to answer most of them. I covered the question of how goes the battle back in…
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Dip a toe
Phrase: Dip a toe You may be the type of person who is always up for something new and wants to try it all. On the other hand, maybe you’re a little bit more cautious and want to see if you will succeed before committing. Regardless of your personality, it’s essential to dip a toe…
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Slum tourism
WotD: Slum tourism Slum tourism, poverty tourism, or ghetto tourism is a type of city tourism that involves visiting impoverished areas. Initially focused on the slums and ghettos of London and Manhattan in the 19th century, slum tourism is now prominent in South Africa, India, Brazil, Kenya, the Philippines, Russia and even the United States.…
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Lifehack
Word of the Day: Lifehack Some students asked about the meaning of lifehack after it came up in one of the articles for the Adaptability Quotient lesson. Lifehacks are quite popular now because of the busy, time-constrained lifestyles everyone seems to live. Any little trick, tool, or strategy you can adopt to better manage your time…
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It's the thought that counts
English Phrase: It’s the thought that counts We’re coming up on Christmas. It’s the time of year when we want to show our love and appreciation to others by giving them something special. We also often forget it’s the thought that counts, not the value of the gift. It’s the thought that counts means the…
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Foolhardy
Word of the Day: Foolhardy There’s a limit to everything. The problem is some people always have to push things too far. That’s the difference between being brave and foolhardy. A brave person doesn’t show fear when faced with a dangerous situation. They do, however, show caution. Brave people hope for the best but prepare…
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Brainstorm
WotD: Brainstorm Ideas, creativity, and originality are all considered requirements for success today. So, how do companies stay ahead of the game and continue developing fantastic ideas? They brainstorm. Brainstorming occurs when many people throw out different ideas without strict controls before choosing a few to focus on and develop further. Brainstorming sessions can be a really energetic…
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Take a lot out of you
Phrase: Take a lot out of you Although it may not involve much strenuous physical activity, office work can take a lot out of you. Something can take a lot out of you when it is physically, mentally or emotionally tiring. Hard work, stress and worry take a lot out of you. My father was a…
