Many verbs in English can be used both transitively and intransitively. The object is often not needed when it is obvious what you are talking about. But it may need to be added to clarify what is ...

Khalid is showing off a bit about working on the farm. He's very proud of his new skills. Do you like to blow your own trumpet (i.e. tell people what you're good at) or are you shy when it comes to ...

Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other ...

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There are many English expressions, idioms and proverbs which refer to hearts. There are probably many similar ones in your own language. Here are some of the common ones related to emotions ...

Tim: It's just that I don't think I can make the rent this month. Helen: Oh Tim! What am I supposed to do? Tim: I just think there needs to be some fairness around here. Khalid's only paying £75 a ...

This is a lovely painting. Isn't it? Let's find out about it. Excuse me! Ooh, hello there, can I help you? Could you tell us a little about this one please? Ooh, by all means. this beautiful picture ...

Khalid: Yes, I want to cancel my booking. Manager: Oh I hope I can change your mind. What seems to be the trouble? Khalid: Well first, you mixed up my booking. Manager: We've just got a new booking ...

He's right, Helen - you need to turn over a new leaf and start enjoying yourself again. I suppose you might be right. I have got into a bit of a rut lately. A bit! You haven't been out for weeks! Come ...

Paul: What about? What did you do to her? She's a perfectly normal 5 year-old. Alice: Normal? You think it's normal to have a temper tantrum, behave like a spoilt brat and only go to bed because ...

Look Tim, it looks like we're in a bit of hot water here. We? You mean you're in hot water. I haven't done anything. This is your problem: you've made your bed, and now you have to lie in it. Now that ...