When might someone use the phrase "hard pass" instead of a simple "no thank you"?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
In formal settings with colleagues.
36%
When politely declining a friend's suggestion.
13%
When expressing eagerness to try something new.
37%
When expressing a strong and clear refusal.
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Do you ever find yourself struggling with the differences between "there," "they're," and "their"? These three words are often confused, but they have distinct meanings and usage.
➔ There:
Definition: Used to indicate a place or location.
"I put my keys there on the table."
"There is an amazing view from the top of the mountain."
➔ They're:
Definition: A contraction of "they" and "are."
"They're going to the party tonight."
"I'm glad they're feeling better."
➔ Their:
Definition: Possessive pronoun used to show ownership.
"The children played in their backyard."
"The cats are enjoying their new scratching post."
Do you ever find yourself struggling with the differences between "there," "they're," and "their"? These three words are often confused, but they have distinct meanings and usage.
➔ There:
Definition: Used to indicate a place or location.
"I put my keys there on the table."
"There is an amazing view from the top of the mountain."
➔ They're:
Definition: A contraction of "they" and "are."
"They're going to the party tonight."
"I'm glad they're feeling better."
➔ Their:
Definition: Possessive pronoun used to show ownership.
"The children played in their backyard."
"The cats are enjoying their new scratching post."
get_with_the_programme
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‘Get with the programme’, is a way of saying ‘accept new ways of doing things, modernize views or take on new ideas’. It’s often used to talk about someone or something being old-fashioned or processes that could be more efficient. For example, at work, sometimes workers need to get with the programme and start using new pieces of technology.
What is the main message conveyed by the phrase "get with the programme"?
Anonymous Quiz
56%
Embracing new ideas and technologies.
20%
Ignoring progress and staying the same.
13%
Rejecting any form of change.
11%
Avoiding work-related challenges.
shout-out
2.1 MB
Today we are learning ‘shout-out’, which means 'mention a person's name to express praise or thank them'. – it's commonly done publicly or in front a group of people. It’s often used in award ceremonies. People mention someone's name to give thanks for helping them win an award. We often we often say, 'a big shout-out', and it's used with the verb 'give' – 'give a shout-out'.
Which verb is typically used with the phrase "shout-out"?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
take
46%
give
8%
hide
20%
avoid
Tree Hugger
دوستدار طبیعت
What does tree hugger mean?
❖ A person who cares about the environment
❖ A tree hugger is a popular term that refers to a person who is dedicated to preserving the environment. The term comes from the symbolic meaning of a person hugging a tree to express love and care. The term originates from people protesting deforestation by hugging trees to save them from being cut down. It is often associated with hippies and liberals.
دوستدار طبیعت
What does tree hugger mean?
❖ A person who cares about the environment
❖ A tree hugger is a popular term that refers to a person who is dedicated to preserving the environment. The term comes from the symbolic meaning of a person hugging a tree to express love and care. The term originates from people protesting deforestation by hugging trees to save them from being cut down. It is often associated with hippies and liberals.
_tews_fitspiration
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Are you a fitness fanatic? Well, this new word might be useful to you – it's 'fitspiration'. It's when something or someone motivates you to get fit. Fitspiration relates to being inspired by something to get fit. It's an example of two words combined to make one – we call that a portmanteau word.
How is the term "fitspiration" formed?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
It is a foreign word for fitness.
15%
It is an ancient term used in yoga practices.
51%
It is a combination of two words to create a new one.
22%
It is a synonym for motivation.
_under_your_breath_
3.1 MB
Do you ever want to tell yourself something, but let no-one else hear? There's an expression to describe that action ‘under your breath’. It means 'say something so quietly that no one else can hear exactly what you're saying'. We use it to describe when someone complains or makes negative comments to themselves. We often ‘talk under our breath’ to let people know we're unhappy or angry about something but don't want them to hear the words we're saying.
When might someone use the phrase "under your breath"?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
When they want to make an announcement.
14%
When they want to compliment someone
54%
When they want to complain or make negative comments to themselves.
17%
When they want to speak loudly for everyone to hear.
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