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Learn English Idioms: Ring a Bell

December 18, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Sources: theidioms.com Meaning something that sounds familiar makes someone remember something indistinctly to awaken a vague or indistinct memory recall something experienced previously   Origin The origin of this phrase is unclear, but there are some theories. One theory refers to Pavlov's experiments with dogs, where he used a bell to invoke … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Ring a Bell

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Learn English Idioms: Cold Turkey

November 30, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Image source: Mirror Image Comics Source: theidioms.com Meaning in a unexpected and sudden way stop a habit (esp. bad habit) suddenly stop a habit without tapering off withdraw abruptly and completely the sudden ending of taking a medication or drug to which one is addicted Origin This phrase originated in the early 1900s. Initial usage points to a … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Cold Turkey

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Learn English Idioms: Through Thick and Thin

October 28, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Image source: bryananthonys.com Source: theidioms.com Meaning Under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult To support someone through good and bad times To do something even though the circumstances are not ideal To stay by someone's side over a long period of time, even when times are tough Origin The phrase dates back to the 1300s. It … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Through Thick and Thin

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Learn English Idioms: The Early Bird Gets the Worm

September 29, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Picture source: https://torontocaribbean.com/ Text Source: https://writingexplained.org/ Definition Being first improves the chances of success. The early bird gets the worm is a proverb which emphasizes the importance of starting something early to maximize the potential outcome.   Origin and Use This English expression first appeared in a 1605 book of proverbs by … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: The Early Bird Gets the Worm

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Learn English Idioms: A Penny for Your Thoughts

January 30, 2020 by Juan Cabrera

Image by Alan2641 from http://www.pxleyes.com/   When you hear someone says that they would give you a penny for your thoughts, you might imagine yourself getting paid for your all the things that go through your head, and consequently, you would be rich! But that is why this is just an idiomatic expression. It does not mean exactly how it sounds. Meaning and … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: A Penny for Your Thoughts

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