| Thursday the 23rd of February, 2012 |
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Good morning.
Today we will explain our last expression of the week related to the word DRAW.
Today's expression is: to draw a blank
Meaning: we use this phrase when we want to recall a memory, like the name of something or a word, and we are unable to do it at that moment. We can combine this phrase with words like total or complete for emphasis: to draw a total blank or to draw a complete blank
Example 1:
Walter: Why didn't you introduce me to that guy you were speaking to?
Andrea: You know, it's so embarrassing but I drew a complete blank on his name. I didn't mean to be rude and I sure hope he didn't notice. I am so bad at remembering names!
Example 2:
There is a really good book on that subject. I'd recommend it to you but right now I'm drawing a blank on the name and author. When I get home, I'll look it up and send you the title.
Example 3:
Laney hates it when the teacher calls on her in class. She always draws a total blank even if she knew the answer two seconds previously.
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| Wednesday the 22nd of February, 2012 |
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Good morning.
Today we continue with our series of expressions with the word DRAW.
Today's expression is: to draw the line at something
Meaning: to set a limit on the things that you will accept or do.
Example 1:
Look, I'll go over to your house to feed your cat every couple of days while you're away on holiday, but I draw the line at taking care of your dog. It's way too much work!
Example 2:
She lent him her books, her laptop and some tools, but she drew the line at lending him her car.
Example 3:
Nancy: Tina wants me to pick up her cousin at the airport, but I'm just so busy. I don't want to let her down, though.
Karen: Nancy! Tina always wants you to do something for her. You really ought to draw the line somewhere* or she's going to keep on treating you like her personal assistant!
*You can say draw the line somewhere when you are not specifying what limit to set.
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| Tuesday the 21st of February, 2012 |
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Good morning.
Today we continue with our series about expressions with the word DRAW.
Today's expression is: to draw a conclusion
Meaning: to conclude or to make a judgement about something based on information that you have read or considered, or based on deductions or inferences.
Example 1:
He completed a series of fascinating experiments but then he drew a conclusion that was not entirely relevant to his hypothesis.
Example 2:
After comparing the test results for different countries, they drew the conclusion that the current educational system is not particularly effective.
Example 3:
You really don't have enough information to draw a conclusion. I suggest you read several different authors on the same topic and contrast what they say.
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| Monday the 20th of February, 2012 |
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Good morning everyone. I hope you had a great weekend.
This week we are going to look at some expressions with the word DRAW. I also recommend listening to these Vitamins on our website, because this word is often pronounced incorrectly. You should read the Daily Vitamins out loud to practice your pronunciation of this word and the expressions.
Today's word is: drawback
Meaning: A drawback is a disadvantage or a problem. It's often combined with the words MAJOR or MINOR to refer to the size of the drawback.
Example 1:
One major drawback to living in the country is that you are dependent on a car to get around.
Example 2:
Harold: What drawbacks do you see in developing this proposal?
Nadine: The cost, for one. Can we afford to invest in new product development at this time? Another drawback is the lack of specialized knowledge. We'd probably have to hire an external consultant.
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| Friday the 17th of February, 2012 |
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Good morning.
En inglés, hay diferentes palabras para decir que alguien es presumido. Quizá la más común sea conceited.
The meaning of conceited: someone who is conceited
behaves in a way that shows that they think they are very intelligent,
skilful, or attractive. It is used to describe others negatively.
(El significado de conceited: alguien que es conceited se comporta de manera que muestra que piensa que es muy inteligente, habilidoso o atractivo. Se utiliza para describir a una persona de manera negativa.)
Example 1
She seems like a very nice person, but her boyfriend is extremely conceited; he thinks he's God's gift to women. I don't understand what she sees in him!
(Ella parece una persona amable, pero su novio es extremadamente presumido; piensa que es el regalo de Dios para las mujeres. No entiendo que es lo que ve en él.)
Another way of expressing "presumido" is by using the expression to be a show-off or to show off.
(Otra manera de expresar "presumido" es con la expresión "ser un fantasma o un fanfarrón" o el verbo presumir.)
Example 2
It's very common for teenage boys to show off in front of their female friends. I remember when I was a boy; I was such a show-off.
(Es muy común que los chicos adolecentes presuman delante de sus amigas. Recuerdo cuando era niño; era muy fantasma.)
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I hope you have a nice day and a great weekend!
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