It means that the same misfortune or bad luck will not happen again to the same person; an unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.
Posted in: ProverbsWednesday, April 28, 2010
[Proverb] Lightning never strikes in the same place twice
It means that the same misfortune or bad luck will not happen again to the same person; an unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same circumstances.
Posted in: Proverbs[Idiom] Have one's hands tied
To be prevented (by something, such as an agreement or a rule) from doing something.
e.g. " Sorry I can't help you. This is against our policy, so I have my hands tied."
Posted in: Idioms
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
[Idiom] Call it quits
To stop doing something; to quit; to resign from something; to announce that one is quitting.
e.g. "Time to go home, guys. Let's call it quits."
" My back is killing me. I'm calling it quits for today"
Posted in: Idioms
[Tip] Present perfect simple with EVER and NEVER
* Use ever and never with the present perfect to ask questions.
* With the questions use ever, and with the answers use never.
* Remember that ever & never always come before the past participle.
Examples:
A: Have you ever been to Algeria?
B: No, I've never visited Algeria.
Have you ever tried skydiving?
I've never seen such a beautiful painting.
* See more about the present perfect here: http://www.myenglishteacher.net/present_perfect.html
Quiz- Simple Past VS. Present Perfect: http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/prsperf4.html
Posted in: Tip of the dayMonday, April 26, 2010
[Idiom] Land on your feet
To be lucky or successful after you have been in a difficult situation; to be in good or improved condition after a difficult experience; To make a quick recovery after a difficulty.
e.g. "She always takes the most awful risks, but she always seems to land on her feet."
Posted in: Idioms
Sunday, April 25, 2010
[Tip] Would do
* You can use would do to talk about habitual past actions as well.
Example:
He would wake up very early to get to his work on time when he didn't have a car.
They'd be asking all these questions whenever you said something new. I really miss those kids.
* See more about the usage of would here: http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/how-use-would
Quiz- Would Quiz: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-modal-would-quiz.htm
Posted in: Tip of the day[Idiom] Leave the door open
Allow for further action or discussion; provide for the possibility that something might happen.
e.g. " "Both parties left the door open for further negotiations."
Posted in: Idioms
