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words of one syllable

[words of one syllable] {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaning very clear; simple, or frank language. - Usually used after "in". * /Mary explained the job to Ann in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

The magic of words with Wordsmith

Wordsmith is a community of more than one million linguaphiles in more than 200 countries. Come, explore the world of words, share, and delight in the joy of words. According […] Wordsmith

Sozo Exchange

About 300 free episodes on American English "Sozo Exchange - Where Adults Learn English & Exchange Ideas" This is an American English channel. There are lots of videos on daily […] SOZO Exchange

weigh one's words

[weigh one's words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; be careful to use the right words. * /When a teacher explains about religion, he must weigh his words because […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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go halves

[go halves] {v. phr.}, {informal} To share half or equally become partners. * /The boys went halves in raising pigs./ * /The […]

lay to rest

[lay to rest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To put a dead person into a grave or tomb; bury. * /President Kennedy was laid to […]

Robert A. Heinlein

(1907-1988), US science-fiction novelist Being intelligent is not a felony. But most societies evaluate it as at least a […]

The History of English

The history of English in 10 minutes by The Open University. Enjoy the 10 short amusing lessons.

James Thurber

(1894-1961) U.S. humorist All men kill the thing they hate, too, unless, of course, it kills them first.

Treeware

[Treeware] Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.

eat humble pie

[eat humble pie] {v. phr.} To be humbled; to accept insult or shame; admit your error and apologize. * /Tow told a lie about […]

to heel

[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. * /The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel./ 2. Under control; to […]