Know - 10 Expressions You Should Know
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 26 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
know beyond a shadow of a doubt
when you are sure that a fact is true
e.g. We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he caused the accident.
as far as I know
you believe a fact is true... however there is a possibility that you could be mistaken
e.g. As far as I know, it's a Chinese Restaurant. But you can make a call, it might be a Thai Restaurant.
know by heart
you have memorized something perfectly
e.g. This is my favorite football club. I know all the players by heart!
know ...
10 Confusing Homonyms
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 16 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
Homonyms are words that sound similar, but have different meanings.
Steel & Steal
1. Steel - a very strong metal made from iron, used for making knives, machines etc. -> This knife is made from steel.
2. Steal - to secretly take something that does not belong to you, without intending to return it -> Burglars broke into the car and stole a radio.
Sea & See
1. Sea - a large body of water -> I love the sound of see.
2. See - to view -> Yeah, I can see him now!
Fine & Fine & Fine
1. Well, healthy, or happy -> I had a cold last week, but I ...
Adverbs of Degree
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 9 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
almost -> if something almost happens, it does not happen but it is very close to happening
e.g. I almost missed the bus.
absolutely -> completely
e.g. The food was absolutely delicious.
awfully -> very
e.g. awfully difficult
badly -> very seriously
e.g. badly injured
barely -> only just
e.g. He was barely alive when they found him.
completely -> in every way or as much as possible
e.g. I completely forgot that you were coming.
decidedly -> undoubtedly, confident way
e.g. That exam was decidedly more difficult than the last one.
deeply -> very much
e.g. I have fallen ...
10 Business English Phrasal Verbs
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 3 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka, Porady językowe
get ahead
To be successful in career or life, to make more progress than others.
I work hard every day, but I can't seem to get ahead in my job.
close down
Stop operating
This shop will have to close down if they raise taxes.
run by/past
To show an idea or proposal to that person and ask for their approval or feedback
Please run those ideas by me again - I didn't hear them all.
draw up
To compose the document and put it in written form.
My lawyer will draw up a contract.
burn out
To ...
