Adventure Into English

⚡️As quick as a flash
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👩‍🏫 We often use the structure ‘as + adjective + as + (a) ________’ when we want to compare actions, people, things, or places with some kind of imagery. This way the person listening has a better idea of what we’re trying to say. For example, ‘he was as quiet as a mouse’, ‘she’s as sweet as honey’ or ‘you’re as pretty as a picture’.
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✍️ Have you heard of any of these types of phrases before? Do you know any others? ⬇️

🤦‍♀️ What a debacle!
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I use this word often when something has gone wrong, even if it’s not that serious 😅 I like to exaggerate my point!
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✍️ Can you use it in a sentence to give an example of what might be a debacle for you?

Happy 1st Birthday to ‘Fancy A Cuppa?’ 🥳
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Thank you to everyone who has tuned in, commented, made suggestions and shared our episodes. Elisa | Rediscovering Creativity and I have loved recording this and have loved sharing a little bit of our home while helping you practice your listening skills. We’ve been amazed at how many people we’ve reached and from so many different countries too! If you’d like to suggest or request any topics then my inbox is always open and we hope you’ll stick around for another year of tea, biscuits and chat 💬 Thank you 🥰

Oh mate, tell him to get in the bin 🗑️
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This is one of my most used expressions for people that have annoyed me 😅 If one of my friends tells me about a bad experience they’ve had with someone, I always say “well, they can get in the bin” 🤷‍♀️ It’s a nicer way of saying, “they can f*** off” 😆
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Have you used or heard this expression before?

🌱 Rewilding and the re- prefix
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🎧 You can listen to more about rewilding and what it means on the last episode of the ‘Fancy A Cuppa?’ podcast! The link is on my page if you want to have a listen.

It’s not rocket science! 🤷‍♀️ (unlike space travel)
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👩‍🚀 Fun fact: my dad and I went to see one of the last ever space shuttle launches in Florida, before they shut down the program. It was an experience I will never forget ✨
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✍️ What isn’t rocket science for you? I don’t think baking is hard, but I imagine for some people it IS like rocket science 😆

🥚 Did you know that there are two kinds of Easter eggs?
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🍫 I hope you’re all enjoying your chocolate eggs this morning, if you celebrate, but please share any of your favourite TV and film Easter eggs in the comments below! ⬇️