Expressions (expressões) – Call it quits

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.)   Our first expression can be used in many […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Get over it

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This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series ExpressionsThis post talked about the phrasal verb “get over something.”  Today’s topic will look at the specific expression “get over it.” Remember, get over something means to superar or overcome a problem or situation.  Get over it basically means the same thing, but it is normally used […]

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Expressions (Expressões) – Knock off

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This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series ExpressionsToday’s English expression is related to tomorrow’s phrasal verbs. The difference is that this expression is a noun or substantive, although it can also be used a verb.   The expression is “knock off,” and while it may seem strange, it is very common in […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Go Bananas

This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Spill the Beans

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Ants in Your Pants

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Fishy

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Kill Two Birds with One Stone

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Piece of Cake

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.) The next few expressions are all going to deal […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Dog Eat Dog

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.)   There are many expressions which work well in […]

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