Have + Something + Past Participle (the third form of a verb) This grammatical construction means that we use someone else…
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language tips for learners of English
By The Skin Of One’s Teeth
By the skin of one’s teeth To succeed in doing something by a narrow margin, only…
Christmas Comes But Once A Year
Christmas comes but once a year This proverb can probably have more meanings. But the most…
Because Of VS Due To
BECAUSE OF modifies a verb. We bought this house because of its location. They lost the match because of a lack of training. The plane was…
You Can’t Make An Omelette Without Breaking Eggs
You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs To take effort or have to do unpleasant…
Both…And / Either…Or / Neither…Nor + Video
How to use “both…and“, “either…or“, neither…nor” in a sentence. Both…andDad is going to the cinema. Mom is…
Another (A second) Bite At The Cherry
Another (A second) bite at the cherry To have a second chance or opportunity to do…