Posted in: videosMonday, September 6, 2010
[Idiom] Chinese whispers
It's used when a piece of information becomes less reliable each time it is told by one person to another.
Posted in: Idioms
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Since & For
* Since is used with the present perfect to express that something has happened 'from' a certain point in time.
* For is used with the present perfect to express that something has lasted 'for' a certain period of time.
Examples:
I've lived with them for 5 years.
I've known him since I was 10.
He has lived in Bangkok for a long time.
He has been here since 9:00 A.M.
For further explanation about since & for click here.
Posted in: Tip of the day
Friday, August 20, 2010
[Tip] Borrow vs. Lend
* Borrow means to take or receive (something) on loan with the promise or understanding of returning it.
* Lend means to give or allow the use of (something ) temporarily on the condition that the same thing will be returned.
Examples:
May I borrow your book?
I will lend you my car.
She borrowed $100 from her father.
Can you lend me your Camera?
Quiz: What's the Opposite?
Posted in: Tip of the day
Sunday, August 15, 2010
[Idiom] Oldest trick in the book
Used to describe a a well-known and much-used way of deceiving people which is still effective although it has been used a lot before.
Posted in: Idioms
