Category: LANGUAGE TIPS

language tips for learners of English

LANGUAGE TIPS

Wear Many Hats

October 23, 2026
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Wear many hats To have many jobs, roles or  to do multiple tasks.  “Until we can…

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Plum Job

October 21, 2026
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A plum job A very good job that everybody would like to have.  “Why do kids…

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Wild Guess

October 16, 2026
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Wild Guess An answer which is not based on knowledge or facts.  “How could you know…

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Right, Left, and Centre

October 12, 2026
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Right, left, and centre Everywhere, happening all the time.  “While on a holiday she spends money…

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By and Large

October 7, 2026
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By and large  In general, on the whole.  “There have been some economic issues, but by…

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At Large

September 30, 2026
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At large  1. escaped 2. generally 3. representing an entire area “The escaped prisoners are still…

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Talk Turkey

September 25, 2026
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Talk turkey  To talk about or discuss something frankly, honestly and directly.  “We should talk turkey…

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Talk Shop

September 23, 2026
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Talk shop  To talk about your work, when not at work, in a way that other…

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Go Dutch

September 18, 2026
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Go Dutch To share the cost of something.  “Let´s go Dutch for the dinner tonight.” 

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Lie Low

September 14, 2026
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Lie/Lay low  To hide in order not to be noticed.  “My advice for you is to…