To take time off – to be absent from work, at home, or on vacation.Ex: I’m going to take a few days off to visit my parents. To take a vacation – to take time away from work, especially when you travel from pleasure.Ex: I’m taking my vacation next month. We’re going to Greece. To take a sabbatical – … Continue reading Time – off Expressions
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10 Expressions with “Mind”
Here are 10 expressions with "mind" you must know
9 phrasal verbs with the verb “draw”
Here is a good opportunity to learn some phrasal verbs with the verb "draw". DRAW IN - days become shorter as autumn is coming.Ex: It's much colder and the days are drawing in. DRAW ON/UPON SOMETHING - begin using a supply. Ex: I spent all my money on vacation and now I have to draw … Continue reading 9 phrasal verbs with the verb “draw”
Word building: suffix -OUS
When we add the suffix -OUS to the nouns, they become adjectives. The suffix -OUS means "full of" or "having the quality of". Let's look at some commonly used adjectives ending in -OUS: ENVIOUS - wanting something that another person has. Ex: You shouldn't be envious of people who have more than you do. DANGEROUS … Continue reading Word building: suffix -OUS
Meanings of the Verb ‘Ask’
Ask is a very common verb in English and as such it has several meanings
28+ Expressions with “Change”
Here are 28+ commonly used expressions with "change" you might use to make your English sound more natural. I'm sure you'll like some of them as well as use them frequently.
Words Related to Work
In this post, we are going to focus on vocabulary related to work in English so that you can get a greater knowledge of this specific vocabulary. Below are some words that you may come across when searching for a job or on the job altogether with example sentences
TIME expressions
A while back / a while ago About time After a while Ahead of time All along / all the while All day long At all times At that point / moment At times / sometimes At the same time At the worst possible time Every now and then / from time to time Every … Continue reading TIME expressions