Words in English - A Tower of Strength

A tower of strength If someone is 'a tower of strength' they are someone who can be relied on to provide support and comfort in trou...

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Words In English - A ray of sunshine.

A ray of sunshine - used when something or someone offers hope in a difficult situation.  For example: After failing both my exams, going ...

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Words in English - A Lot on One’s Plate

A Lot on One’s Plate If someone has “ A lot on their plate “, it means that they have lots of stuff they need to do. They are very busy. Som...

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Words in English - A Knight in Shining Armor

A  knight in shining armor   is traditionally a man who gives help to a woman in distress, sorrow. Nowadays it is also used to describe anyo...

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Words In English - A flash of inspiration

A flash of inspiration Today's Phrase If you have  a flash of inspiration,  it means that you get a sudden idea that helps you create or...

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Words In English - A Fish out of Water.

A fish out of water When someone is described as ' a fish out of water ' it means they are not comfortable in a particular situatio...

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Words in English - A Big Deal - Big Deal - No Big Deal.

A big deal The phrase  a big deal  is often used to describe a situation of great importance. Examples: It's obviously a big deal to ...

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Words in English - A Balancing Act.

A balancing act  A balancing act  is a situation in which someone has to give attention to two different things at the same time (it has its...

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Words in English - Hands-on

If someone is  hands-on  it means they are closely and actively involved in the organization and carrying out of a task. An activity can als...

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Words in English - 6 Figures

If you pay close attention, you’ll often hear native speakers talk about earning “ 6 figures “.   This means a salary of between $100 000 to...

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