fairly means 'moderately' rather can be used before negative adjectives to mean 'moderately'; it can also be used before positive adjectives to mean 'more than expected' quite has a variety of meanings, ranging from 'moderately' to 'totally', depending on the tone of voice that is used. Note that quite means 'fairly' before a gradable adjective. These are adjectives which can be modified, such as good, clever, helpful. Quite means 'completely' before an ungradable adjective. Ungradable adjectives are those which can't be modified, such as fantastic, brilliant, dreadful, etc.
* to toe the line = to do as you're told * to shoulder responsibility = to assume the responsibility on sth. * to foot the bill = to pay it no matter what * to thumb a lift = to ask for a lift * to elbow your way in = to make your way in no matter what * to table a question = to just say what you want to say * to corner a thief = to leave the thief without a way out * to tiptoe into a room = to enter without making any noise * to man a ship = to furnish with a labor force for work, defense * to coat with paint = apply paint to * to cash in on an idea = to get a compensation, generally in money, from an idea * to ship goods * to house asylum seekers * doom and gloom = pessimism * time and again = always; many times; in a repeatedly manner * to gild the lily = to add something that's not needed. * high and dry = deserted (forsaken by owner or inhabitants) * high and low = everywhere * flesh and blood = human nature or physical existence, together with its weaknesses * fame and fortune * first and foremost = first and most important of all * life and soul = lively, generally referring to a person * black and white = communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten) * sixes and sevens = a state of confusion or disarray * thick and thin = no matter what * safe and sound = free from danger or injury * give and take = make mutual concessions * touch and go = precarious
Idioms that have to do with food * put all your eggs in one basket = not to do everything the same way * have a bigger fish to fry = to have more important things to do * take with a pinch of salt = to listen to someone but not completely believe the story
to get a compensation, generally in money, from an idea
The fact that you have registered your idea in an i-DEPOT does not mean that you hold a monopoly on that idea. Even so, another person should not be able to cash in on an idea that you discussed with him in good faith without paying you for its use. src
5.1 To give information about myself and express personal opinions:
- Personally; it's my belief; for my part; I think that; speaking personally. - On the whole; generally; by and large; for the most part. - I'm undecided/unsure; I'm ambivalent about; I'm in two minds about.
e.g. When I was a teenager, spending the day with my parents held all the allure of a wet Sunday afternoon doing homework. Explanation: He hated doing homework as much as being with his parents all day long. Obviously because both things were dull.
dario commented on the word embittered
in spanish = con un sabor amargo
Jun 8, 2010
dario commented on the word spick and span
Entirely new - fresh or unused.
May 13, 2010
dario commented on the word out of a bind
to get over sth
May 12, 2010
dario commented on the word dubbed
to be said to be, named after.
in spanish: denominado
May 12, 2010
dario commented on the word tie up loose ends
To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
May 12, 2010
dario commented on the word in the wake of
after something, as a result of some event
May 12, 2010
dario commented on the word the apple of your eye
a person or thing you care the most
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word the icing on the cake
the most remarkable thing
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word more holes than Swiss cheese
If something has more holes than a Swiss cheese, it is incomplete,and lacks many parts.
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word a dog's breakfast
something that has been done very badly
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word eat humble pie
To be forced to apologize abjectly or admit one's faults in humiliating circumstances.
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word take with a pinch of salt
to listen to someone but not completely believe the story
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word have a bigger fish to fry
to have more important things to do
May 6, 2010
dario commented on the word noun collocates
Collocations are words that follows others. Here they're verbs followed by nouns.
- savour: moment, success, freedom, memories, past, wine
May 5, 2010
dario commented on the word relish
It could be used in an abstract way like here:
It means that she didn't liked the fact of being the one to tell the news to the class.
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word as which
In spanish: como tal
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word adverbs of degree
fairly means 'moderately'
rather can be used before negative adjectives to mean 'moderately'; it can also be used before positive adjectives to mean 'more than expected'
quite has a variety of meanings, ranging from 'moderately' to 'totally', depending on the tone of voice that is used.
Note that quite means 'fairly' before a gradable adjective. These are adjectives which can be modified, such as good, clever, helpful. Quite means 'completely' before an ungradable adjective. Ungradable adjectives are those which can't be modified, such as fantastic, brilliant, dreadful, etc.
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word thick and thin
no matter what
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word sixes and sevens
a state of confusion or disarray
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word first and foremost
first and most important of all
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word time and again
always; many times; in a repeatedly manner
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word to gild the lily
to add something that's unnecesary; an attempt to improve something that's already complete, satisfactory or ideal.
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word shepherd
wordnet's defintion's: a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the word overcharged
with too much energy
May 4, 2010
dario commented on the list gci
Hi Tom!
GCI's where I'm learning English here in Galway, Ireland...
It's short for Galway Cultural Institute GCI.ie
BTW it's a great place to be!!
:)
Byee
May 1, 2010
dario commented on the word idiom
* to toe the line = to do as you're told
* to shoulder responsibility = to assume the responsibility on sth.
* to foot the bill = to pay it no matter what
* to thumb a lift = to ask for a lift
* to elbow your way in = to make your way in no matter what
* to table a question = to just say what you want to say
* to corner a thief = to leave the thief without a way out
* to tiptoe into a room = to enter without making any noise
* to man a ship = to furnish with a labor force for work, defense
* to coat with paint = apply paint to
* to cash in on an idea = to get a compensation, generally in money, from an idea
* to ship goods
* to house asylum seekers
* doom and gloom = pessimism
* time and again = always; many times; in a repeatedly manner
* to gild the lily = to add something that's not needed.
* high and dry = deserted (forsaken by owner or inhabitants)
* high and low = everywhere
* flesh and blood = human nature or physical existence, together with its weaknesses
* fame and fortune
* first and foremost = first and most important of all
* life and soul = lively, generally referring to a person
* black and white = communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
* sixes and sevens = a state of confusion or disarray
* thick and thin = no matter what
* safe and sound = free from danger or injury
* give and take = make mutual concessions
* touch and go = precarious
Idioms that have to do with food
* put all your eggs in one basket = not to do everything the same way
* have a bigger fish to fry = to have more important things to do
* take with a pinch of salt = to listen to someone but not completely believe the story
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to cash in on an idea
to get a compensation, generally in money, from an idea
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to coat with paint
apply paint to; coat with paint; "We painted the rooms yellow"
src
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to man a ship
to furnish with a labor force for work, defense, etc.
src
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to tiptoe into a room
"If the "boogeyman" were to tiptoe into your room in the middle of the night, would he be able to find you?"
To tiptoe into a room is to enter without making any noise
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to corner a thief
to leave the thief without a way out
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to table a question
to just say what you want to say
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to elbow your way in
to make your way in no matter what
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to thumb a lift
to ask for a lift
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to toe to the line
to do as you're told
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word to foot the bill
to pay it no matter what
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word idiom
A lot of idioms here
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word aisle
homophone with isle
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word heir
homophone with air
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word speaking techniques
5.1
To give information about myself and express personal opinions:
- Personally; it's my belief; for my part; I think that; speaking personally.
- On the whole; generally; by and large; for the most part.
- I'm undecided/unsure; I'm ambivalent about; I'm in two minds about.
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word allure
e.g. When I was a teenager, spending the day with my parents held all the allure of a wet Sunday afternoon doing homework.
Explanation: He hated doing homework as much as being with his parents all day long. Obviously because both things were dull.
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word coin
to coin something = to make it up
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word in keeping with
appropriate for
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word in vain
without success
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word on edge
= nervous
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word lieu
"in lieu of" = instead of
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word fringe
"on the fringe of" = on the outside/edge of
Apr 30, 2010
dario commented on the word on the grounds
= based on
"on the grounds (that)" = because
Apr 29, 2010
dario commented on the word bewildering
In Spanish: desconcertante.
Apr 29, 2010
dario commented on the word like water off a duck's back
It's about something that isn't worth doing.. In other words: pointless
Apr 29, 2010