Leisure English

30/06/2022

Idiom of the day:
An albatross around your neck =
( دروند مسولیت)
a heavy burden (often that prevents you from achieving success); something which causes you great problems from which you cannot escape
e.g. my bankruptcy in my thirties, even though it was twenty years ago, has stopped me being able to get investment for any of my business ideas; it has become an albatross around my neck.

30/06/2022

Idiom of the day:
Down to earth = (,خبر مننوکي)
decent, simple and realistic; sensible and pragmatic
e.g. My cousin is very glamorous so we thought she wouldn’t want to go on a very basic camping holiday with us. Surprisingly, she went and loved it; she’s actually very down to earth.

30/06/2022

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02/04/2022

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02/04/2022

Happy Ramadan!

02/04/2022

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02/04/2022

21/01/2022

What's the difference between these?
1. I exercise so (that) I stay healthy.
2. I exercise, so I stay healthy.

1. I exercise so (that) I stay healthy.
In this structure, B is a goal. It is the reason for A. We know that my goal is to be healthy, and that is the reason why I exercise.

More examples:
-She works hard so (that) she can support her family.
-I took notes so (that) I wouldn't forget the information.
-He ate a snack so (that) he wouldn't be hungry in class.
-I watch TV every day so (that) I learn new English words.

2. I exercise, so I stay healthy.
In this structure, B is just the result of A. It is not a goal. We know that my good health is the result of exercise. However, we don't know if wanting to stay healthy is the reason why I exercise.

More examples:
-He didn't sleep much, so he was tired.
-It's going to rain a lot, so the field will be muddy.
-She was excited, so she called her friend.
-I eat a lot of junk food, so I have high blood pressure.

28/12/2021

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