We can add a tag question, a short question, to a statement to make it into a question.If statements are…
Category: LANGUAGE TIPS
language tips for learners of English
People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones This proverb means that people who…
Beyond One’s Means/8 Signs You Are Living Beyond Your Means
8 Signs You Are Living Beyond Your Means
Have/Get + Something + Done (Video)
Have + Something + Past Participle (the third form of a verb) This grammatical construction means that we use someone else…
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…