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An Electrical Engineer, Ph.D., Working in Silicon Valley, Passionate about Learning and Teaching English

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“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It’s a sign of bravery!” -Amy Chua

Learning a new language is challenging but YOU are making little progress every day. Soon it will add up to a big result. I am so proud of you all ❤️

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Catch a glimpse = to see someone or something for a short period of time

We waited for hours to "catch a glimpse" of him!

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Take it with a grain of salt = don’t assume what someone says is completely correct!

(Sometimes adding salt improves a bad taste. So when you hear something which is not completely correct, you can add a grain of salt to make it better!)

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@Sharaku469 No worries :)
It has lots of yummy options. I should find a similar one in California :) I’m a sushi fan!

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@Sharaku469 Where is it?

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Pull some strings = to use your influence over others to get something done

- I'm sure his father "pulled some strings" to get him a job in his company.

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@_English_US_ Could I say I'll be able to speak English when pigs fly?

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@free_japanese_ Lol, that was a good one!

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When pigs fly = never!
Have you ever seen a flying pig? :) This never happens! So this idiom means something will never happen.

- I might wake up early tomorrow to excersice before work.
- Sure, you will do that when pigs fly!

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Steal the thunder = to take credit for someone else's work

- We worked together on this project, but when presenting it for our manager, he stole the thunder!

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No pain no gain = you need to work hard for achieving your goal

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@saimhasan123 Thanks for your feedback, Saim!

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8 Tips for improving your writing skills (part 1) https://t.co/eiBERk8IzS via @_English_US_

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See eye to eye = agreeing with someone

- We finally "see eye to eye" on this deal.
- Do we "see eye to eye" on this matter?

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Cut the corner = When someone is looking for a shortcut to get the job done (usually negative)

- Those who cut the corner at work, prefer to get the job done rather than get it right.

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Throw someone under the bus = to betray someone, to blame someone

-Have your colleagues ever thrown you under the bus? Try to calm down and schedule some time to talk to them.

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Get the ball rolling = to start something

- I need to "get the ball rolling" with my writing.

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Get your act together = start to be more organized to achieve something

- You need to "get your act together" if you want to get a promotion.

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Pick someone's brain = get advice from someone

- Can I buy you coffee and pick your brain?
- Can I get you lunch and pick your brain?

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8 Tips for improving your writing skills (part 1) https://t.co/eiBERk8IzS via @_English_US_

#Writing #English #LearnEnglish #BusinessEnglish #WritingSkill #Business