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By The Skin Of One’s Teeth
By the skin of one’s teeth To succeed in doing something by a narrow margin, only…
Snow Is Not White; Merry Christmas
Listen here Did you know that snow is not white? It is rather translucent and the…
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…
The Shop Where It Is Christmas All Year
Listen here Christmas is one of two days – the other being Thanksgiving – during which…
No Rice At Venice Weddings
Listen here Couples who celebrate the happiest day of their lives in Venice, Italy will have…
Ask For The Moon
Ask for the moon To ask for something which is very difficult to get. “I hope…
Echinacea May Be Good For Colds
Listen here A new study in the United States has found that echinacea may be good…
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…