Definitions
To renew
to extend something like a contract or subscription
We boght my dad a new camera so he can make lots of photos during his holiday
We BOUGHT my dad a new camera so he can TAKE lots of photos during his holiday.
What does it mean when someone says they feel "a bit under the weather"?
They are feeling ill or unwell (usually a cold or flu, nothing too serious)
Strawberries are super sweet
Did you add an eh to strawberries (eh-strawberries)?
She asked me to decide on a new restaurant for dinner but I couldn't come ____ with any ideas
come UP with
The illness or after-effects of drinking alcohol (usually the next day)
I stayed with my friends this weekend. We go to a Japanese restaurant for dinner and then for some beers.
I MET with my friends this weekend. We WENT to a Japanese restaurant for dinner and then for some beers.
What does the idiom "two peas in a pod" mean?
Two people who get along really well, are very similar, or are always together. The Spanish would be 'uña y carne'
We waited for the signal to begin the test.
siiiignal not s(eye)gnal
She was about to head _____ the door to go to the birthday party when she remembered she hadn't grabbed the cake
head OUT the door
The PERSON who is appointed to speak or act for another group or interest (represented is the past part. of the verb represent)
I'm agree with you about the importance of this project. Likewise, I think the budget is much too high.
I agree with you OR I'm in agreement with you about the importance of this project. HOWEVER, I think the budget is much too high.
What does it mean when you don't "see eye to eye" with someone?
You don't agree or you have different approaches or strategies to resolving something
The circuit board is an integral part of the machine's hardware.
ssss-ir-kit board not shhh-ir-ket board
Will you _____ my water glass for me?
fill up
Diligently
To work in a way that shows dedication and care
Zendaya plays the paper of Chani in the new Dune movie. Lots of people is praising her performance.
Zendaya plays the ROLE of Chani in the new Dune movie. Lots of people ARE praising her performance.
What does it mean when someone says "I can see the light at the end of the tunnel"?
The players were not deterred by the difficult loss, they came back to win the tournament the next day.
Make sure the -ed is not a separate sound, deturd
turn in
A fortnight
A specific period of time either 2 weeks or 14 days
All of the souvenirs I bought in Japan didn't enter in my suitcase, I had to ask my friend to borrow me his extra bag for the flight home
All of the souvenirs I bought in Japan didn't FIT in my suitcase, I had to ask my friend to LEND me his extra bag for the flight home
What does it mean to "go cold turkey"
To quit something (usually a behavior or habit) right away
The university students were similarly dressed.
We can all ________ five euros and buy Guille tickets to a Real Madrid match for his birthday.
chip in