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11/07/2021

“A positive mindset brings positive things.”

11/03/2021

10/16/2021

✍ 50 Important Idioms And Phrases Asked In SSC Exams.

1. At sixes and seven – In disorder or confusion

2. Lose head – Panic

3. Take to task – To criticize severely/ to punish

4. Sit in judgement – To pass judgement(or comment on someone ) especially when you have no authority

5. Leave in the lurch – To desert someone

6. Cry over spilt milk – Cry over irreparable loss

7. Bad blood – Active enmity

8. Close shave – A narrow escape

9. Grease palms – To bribe someone

10. Carrot and stick – Reward and punishment policy

11. To cut teeth – To gain experience of something for the first time

12. Cut no ice – Had no influence

13. Close the book - Stop working on something

14. In fits and starts - Irregularly

15. Bird’s eye view – An overview

16. Run in the same groove – Clash with each other

17. Keep your head – Remain calm

18. Pull strings – Use personal influence

19. Pot luck dinner – Dinner where somebody brings something to eat

20. To hit below the belt – To attack unfairly

21. All at sea - Puzzled

22. Sought after – Wanted by many people because it’s of good quality or difficult to find/Pursued by

23. Build castle in the air - Daydreaming

24. On the spur of the moment – To act suddenly, without planning

25. To have something up one’s sleeve – To have a secret plan

26. A red letter day – An important or joyful occasion in one’s life

27. To explore every avenue – To try every opportunity

28. At one’s beck and call – Ready to follow orders/ To be dominated by someone

29. By fair or foul means – In honest or dishonest way

30. Status quo – As it is/ unchanged position

31. To burn candle at both ends – To be extravagant/ Spend without any worry

32. To hit the jackpot – To make money quickly

33. To bring to light – to reveal

34. At the eleventh hour – At the last possible moment

35. Go scot-free – To escape without punishment

36. To shed crocodile tears – To pretend grief

37. To look down one’s nose – To regard with contempt

38. To miss the bus – To miss an opportunity

39. A white elephant – Costly and troublesome possession, with much use to its owner

40. To call spade a spade – To be frank

41. To fight tooth and nail – To fight heroically, in very determined way

42. Birds of same feather – Persons of same character

43. Take exception – To object over something

44. High handed – Using authority in an unreasonable way, overbearing

45. Too fond of one’s own voice – To like talking without wanting to listen to other people/Very selfish

46. By leaps and bounds – Rapidly

47. An open book – Straight forward and honest dealings

48. Fall short – Fail to meet expectation/ have no effect

49. Heart to heart talk – Frank talk

50. Give the game away – Give out the secret(unintentionally)

09/19/2021

(1)To be at sixes and sevens-A state of total confusion and disorder

(2)To break the ice- To break the awkward silence

(3)To put one's foot down- To be firm about something

(4)Backstairs influence-Influence exerted secretely

(5)Long in the tooth- Rather old

(6)A brazen faced fellow- Impudent fellow

(7)To see pink elephants- To have hallucination due to excessive alcoholic intake

(8)Elbow room-To give enough space to move or work in

(9)French leave- Leave without permission

(10)To commit to memory- To learn by heart

(11)To burn a hole in the pocket- Money that is spent quickly

(12)To bury the hatchet- To make peace

(13)To beggar discription- Something beyond discription

(14)To beat the air- Efforts that are vain or useless

(15)To provide against a rainy day- To provide for a possible future, in time of difficulty or need

08/19/2021

Learn vocabulary

Respite- विराम
Triad- त्रिमूर्ति
Laborious- परिश्रमी
Task- काम
Peripheral- दूसरे दर्जे का
Towed- घसीटना
Stance- रवैया
Retreat- पीछे हटना
Widespred- दूर दूर तक फैला हुआ
Dictatorial- दबंग, तानाशाही
Gag- बोलने की आजादी पर प्रतिबंध
Browbeat- धमकाना
Alias- उर्फ़
Sabotage- बिगाड़ना
Sustenance- भरण पोषण
Dilemma- असमंजस
Reprising- दोहराये जाने वाले गीत का अंश/आवृत्ति या बदला
Verdic- फ़ैसला
Commotion- हलचल
Crafted- शिल्प कला/हस्त कला
Fragility- नाज़ुकपन
Unravelling- सुलझाना, स्पष्ट करना
Unclog- अनवरुद्ध होना, मुक्त करना
Turmoil- खलबली
Hiccup- हिचकी
Demise- इंतकाल, देहान्त
Experienced- अनुभवी
Forfeited- जब्त कर लिया
Reckoning- अनुमान
Potential- सामर्थ्य
Stagnating विकसित न होना, स्थिर होना
Fatiguing- थकान
Cult- पंथ
Pervasive- व्यापक
Dignity- प्रतिष्ठा
Lassitude- थकान
Abdication- राजत्याग
Effectuate- सम्पन्न करना
Nudge- कुहनी से छूना
Qui vive –चौकन्ना
Impervious- अप्रभावित
Expounded- समझाना
Contrary- विपरीत
Unanimous- एकमत
Like wise- वैसे ही
Owes- आभारी होना
Humanitarian- परोपकारी, मानवतावादी
Enforce- लागू करना
Disavowed- इनकार
Infallibility- अमोघत्व, अचूकता
Strive- का मुकाबला करना
Accountability- उत्तरदायित्व
Inseparable- अभिन्न
Coalescence - एकीकरण
Despair- निराशा
Fulsome- अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण, अति
Acquiescence- सहमति
Aberration- बुद्धिभ्रष्ट, पथभ्रष्टता
Deeds- काम
Rife- परिपूर्ण, व्याप्त
Tenets- सिद्धान्त
Swathes- पट्टी, लपेटना
Loathe- घृणा करना
Suboptimal- उपानुकूलतम
Temptation- लालच
Allocate- नियत करना
Dividend- लाभांश

08/19/2021

WhatsApp short forms:

1. AFAIK = As far as I know
2. AFK = Away from keyboard
3. ATM = At the moment
4. B/c = Because
5. B/w = Between
6. B4 = Before
7. BBIAB = Be back in a bit
8. BBl = Be back later
9. BFF = Best friends forever
10. BRB = Be right back
11. BTW = By the way
12. CTN = Can't talk now
‌13. CYE = Check your E-mail
14. DI = Download
15. ETA = Estimated time of arrival
16. FWIW = For what it's worth
17. FYI = For your information
18. GG = Good game
19. MMB = Message me back

20. Msg = Message
21. MYOB = Mind your own business
22. N/A = Not available
23. NC = No comment
24. NE1 = Anyone
25. NM = Not much
26. NP = no problem
27. NTN = No thanks needed
28. OMG = Oh my God!
29. OMY = On my way
30. OT = Off topic
31. PC = Personal computer
32. Pls = please
33. POS = Parent over shoulder
34. Ppl = People
35. Re = Regarding
36. SMH = Shaking my head
37. SRY - Sorry
38. THX = Thanks
39. IAC = In any case
40. IC = I see
41. TTYL = Talk to you later
42. IMO: In my opinion
43. IMHO: In My Humble (Honest) Opinion

08/17/2021

100 Ways to Say "Great!"🤩

✅Admirable! ✅Amazing!
✅Arresting! ✅Astonishing!
✅Astounding! ✅Awesome!
✅Awe-inspiring! ✅Beautiful!
✅Breathtaking! ✅Brilliant!
✅Capital! ✅Captivating!
✅Clever! ✅Commendable!
✅Delightful! ✅Distinguished!
✅Distinctive! ✅Engaging!
✅Enjoyable! ✅Estimable!
✅Excellent! ✅Exceptional!
✅Exemplary! ✅Exquisite!
✅Extraordinary! ✅Fabulous!
✅Fantastic! ✅Fascinating!
✅Finest! ✅First-rate!
✅Flawless! ✅Four-star!
✅Glorious! ✅Grand!
✅Impressive! ✅Incomparable!
✅Incredible! ✅Inestimable!
✅Invaluable! ✅Laudable!
✅Lovely! ✅Magnificent!
✅Marvelous! ✅Masterful!
✅Mind-blowing! ✅Mind-boggling!
✅Miraculous! ✅Monumental!
✅Notable! ✅Noteworthy!
✅Out of sight! ✅Out of this world!
✅Outstanding! ✅Overwhelming!
✅Peerless! ✅Perfect!
✅Phenomenal! ✅Praiseworthy!
✅Priceless! ✅Rapturous!
✅Rare! ✅Refreshing!
✅Remarkable! ✅Sensational!
✅Singular! ✅Skillful!
✅Smashing! ✅Solid!
✅Special! ✅Spectacular!
✅Splendid! ✅Splendiferous!
✅Splendorous! ✅Staggering!
✅Sterling! ✅Striking!
✅Stunning! ✅Stupendous!
✅Super! ✅Superb!
✅Super-duper! ✅Superior!
✅Superlative! ✅Supreme!
✅Surprising! ✅Terrific!
✅Thumbs up! ✅Thrilling!
✅Tiptop! ✅Top-notch!
✅Transcendent! ✅Tremendous!
✅Unbelievable! ✅Uncommon!
✅Unique! ✅Unparalleled!
✅Unprecedented! ✅Wonderful!
✅Wondrous! ✅World-class!

08/16/2021

🔋12 English Idioms with the word “Head” that you can use everyday.
It’s time for some more idioms and I’d like to dedicate this post to some common expressions we use with the word “head”. They are, in fact, idioms that are used very often in both spoken and written English.

I. I always keep my head.
💢Meaning: I never lose control of my emotions.

2. It never entered my head.
💢Meaning: I never even thought about it.

3. I brought matters to a head.
💢Meaning: I made sure something had to be decided.

4. My head is in the clouds.
💢Meaning: I’m not a practically minded person.

5. I can’t make head nor tail of this.
💢Meaning: I don’t understand it at all.

6. I’m in way over my head.
💢Meaning: I’m involved so far that it’s out of my control.

7. I could do it standing on my head.
💢Meaning: I find it really easy.

8. The fame has completely gone to my head.
💢Meaning: I’ve let my feelings get out of control.

9. He’s off his head.
💢Meaning: He’s gone mad or he is completely drunk (depending on the context)

10. She likes to keep her head down.
💢Meaning: She avoids attracting attention.

11. They’re still scratching their heads over the results.
💢Meaning: They’re finding it hard to understand the results.

12. That joke just went over my head.
💢Meaning: I didn’t understand the joke.

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08/11/2021

*8 EASY TRICKS FOR IMPROVING YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS*

*1. Set yourself small goals*

Learning English is a long process, and it may take years to progress from one level to the next. That’s why it’s important to set yourself achievable goals. At Pearson, we work with thousands of English teachers worldwide to define what it means to ‘be at a level’ in English. Learn more about the *GSE Learning Objectives*

*2.Create a study schedule.*

Ensure this schedule works around your daily responsibilities and make sure to keep it simple! Try breaking up your English language learning over the course of an entire day, which may make it feel less daunting.

*3. Practice a little bit every day.*

Even if it’s listening to an English podcast during your commute or practicing your favourite words while having your breakfast — every little bit of practice helps!

*4. Discover what type of learner you are: Auditory, visual or tactile.*

Use this as a basis for how you spend time studying. For instance, a visual learner may benefit from flashcards (see point 7), while an auditory learning may benefit from watching a television programme in English.

*5. Turn on music in English.*

Rhythms and rhymes have been found to stimulate the brain and improve learning. In fact, our research found that music can be an invaluable tool when learning English, as it helps with pronunciation, word boundaries and vocabulary.

*6. Watch movies with English dialogue*

Movies are a great source of native conversation and vocabulary. Plus, the visual nature of film allows you to experience nonverbal context too — such as facial expressions and hand gestures — accompanying and contextualising the film’s dialogue. Above all, watching a film is a fun and motivational way to develop English language skills.

*7. Learn new vocabulary with flashcards*

While this may be the oldest studying trick in the book, students around the world use flashcards because they work! Use our daily Word of the Day email to get some inspiration for your flashcards.

*8. Track your progress*

To gain a sense of accomplishment, it’s important to know where you’ve started. We’ve just introduced a new way to measure progress in English. Have a look at it to quickly discover what your areas of strength and weakness are.

Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that not every learning trick will work for you. So, if you find that chatting with native-English speakers helps you progress faster but you’re not always able to converse with them face-to-face, spend more of your time communicating online with your English speaking friends and contacts.

*MOST USED PHRASES IN ENGLISH CONVERSATION*

🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻

🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️🌻🏵️

*SITUATION 1: HOW TO CHECK IN AT A HOTEL*

A: Hi miss, how are you today? Are you checking in?

B: Yes, I had a room reserved under the name “—”

A: Oh ok, let me check. Oh great I found your reservation, you are in room 207.

B: Great so here are your keys and we have a complimentary continental breakfast between 7am and 10am in the lobby. Would you like a hand bringing those bags up to your room? Our bellhop can take those for you.

A: Sure, that would be great.

B: Enjoy your stay with us.

*SITUATION 2: HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO AN AMERICAN IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY*

A: Hi, what’s your name?

B: I’m Jenny. You?

A: Oh I’m Akiko. It’s great to meet you. So where are you from?

B: I’m from New York. I am in Tokyo for a 10-day work trip.

A: How do you like Japan so far?

B: Oh my gosh, I never imagined the food would be this great and I’m having a blast.

A: Cool! Are you getting a lot of time to explore outside of work?

B: Yeah, I am in the office during the day, we have a Tokyo office but I get out around 5pm every evening so I have been going all around the city on my own.

A: Well some friends and I are having a cherry blossom party this weekend at Yoyogi Park. Would you be interested in joining us?

B: That sounds awesome. Do you want to send me a text later in the week and let me know the time and the address?

A: Will do. See you this weekend!

*SITUATION 3: HOW TO ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION*

A: Lindsay, what are you doing?

B: Oh I’m trying to figure out how to make this microphone work better. It sounds kind of strange.

A: What do you mean? I think it sounds fine.

B: Do you know what my friend said? He’s an audio expert and he said that we need to improve it. I don’t know, what do you think?

A: I think it’s OK.

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08/10/2021

Let's learn something exciting today!!! 😊😊😊

08/10/2021

*🧚‍♂️PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE🧚‍♂️*

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*👉20 MOST DIFFICULT WORDS TO PRONOUNCE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE👉*

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1. Colonel
2. Worcestershire
3. Mischievous
4. Draught
5. Quinoa
6. Onomatopoeia
7. Scissors
8. Anemone
9. Isthmus
10.Otorhinolaryngologist
11. Squirrel
12. Ignominious
13. Successful
14. Sixth
15. Phenomenon
16. Rural
17. Specific
18. Synecdoche
19. Temperature
20. Often

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08/10/2021

*💐VOCABULARY WORD WITH MEANING💐*

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*Adamant* (adj.)

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*Meaning* of adamant - hard, inflexible.

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*Synonyms* of adamant - unshakeable, immovable.

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*Antonyms* of adamant - unsure, undetermined.

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*🔹Use adamant in a sentence*

*Example*- Though Neetal was adamant in the beginning she came round in the
end.

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