When greeting someone, its OK to say How you doing?
Introduction to another person
to say hi to someone is the most basic introduction you can do besides the gesture of shaking hands or waving a hand to say hello
when meeting a friend after a long time of not seeing each other
Saying hello
Its the most basic for of greeting someone and at great way to break the ice when not seeing a friend after a while.
What is the difference between well noted and duly noted?
Have you heard these two expressions but don't know what they mean? Read this article to find out what the difference is!
Well noted - very detailed.
Duly noted - I have understood/will remember.
Example: This presentation is well noted.
A: Can you write that report for me? It's really important.
B: Duly noted, it will be ready by the end of the week.
Next time you want to use one of these expressions just think to yourself - Do I want to express that something has been particularly or carefully noticed or observed? Or do you want to express that you have understood something, in other words "got it"?
💥wyo is an acronym💥
➡️Usually used on social media platforms
➡️ It is a form of cyber slang
➡️It stands for ''what you on ?"
⬇️What does it mean⬇️
This term is used to ask someone if they have plans and if they would like to do an activity or hang out. It can also be used to simply ask someone what they're doing while catching up.
✅In other words, ''What are you up to?'' or “What plans do you have for the day?”
⬇️For example⬇️
😃'' Hey dude, WYO?''
🤓"Nothing much, I'm just gonna chill at home today."
⬇️To conclude⬇️
This is very modern English and definitely not academic.
Don't use it in your IELTS test!!!!
Amateur is an English word that was originally borrowed from French. It is person who engages in an activity for pleasure or enjoyment rather than professional or business reasons. A non-professional. It also describes activities of this kind.
Pronunciation
am-uh-choor
David spent four years as an amateur boxer before becoming a professional.
The amateur soccer league is less popular than the professional league.
Vocabulary
Remember that the origins of the word are French. The spelling of the word is NOT typical of a true English word
The meaning of wsg is what’s good
It’s usually used as text messaging
WSG means What’s good? as an urban phrase
Hey wsg? Have a good day
Wsg? How are you?
Found the am interesting acronym as it’s a phrase that is used everyday
"otw" is short for "on the way", meaning "I am on the way to the/your location" and is frequently used in text messages or social media.
Example Sentences:
"I'm otw, be there soon."
"Just getting ready, then I'm otw."
Glizzy
NOUN - SLANG
Please put a glizzy on the barbeque.
He is eating that glizzy fast!
Glizzy is another word for the hotdog in the bun. The Hot dog sausage.
Glizzy is also used in Rap music referring to a gun or glock.
Idiom of the Day: Let That Sink In
By:Teacher Sierra from AmazingTalker
In today’s lesson, I will teach you the idiom “let that sink in”.
Answer
“Let that sink in” is an idiomatic expression that means to understand what the person told you or to take a moment and understand what the person just told you. It can be translated as "think about that" or "think about it".
Example
Let’s look at this dialogue below.
A student and a teacher are talking.
Student: May I turn in my homework tomorrow?
Teacher: Why aren’t you able to turn in your homework now just like the others?
Student: I didn’t have time to do it last night.
Teacher: I’m sorry, but you have to turn in your homework on time just like the other students. Let that sink in.
Review
“Let that sink in” is an idiomatic expression that means to understand what the person told you or to take a moment and understand what the person just told you. It can be translated as "think about that" or "think about it".
Here are more examples:
Example 1
If you keep coming late to rehearsal, we will get a new actor! Let that sink in!
Example 2:
If you keep asking me about my new book, I won't let you read it. Let that sink in.
Practice Time!
Can you think of a dialogue or a sentence and include the expression "let that sink in"?
What does "successful" mean?
Successful means reaching a goal, a desired aim, or result
What tense is used when using "successful"?
The past tense of being successful is "was successful" or "were successful".
The third-person singular simple present indicative form of be successful is "is successful" or "are successful".
The present participle of be successful is "being successful".
The past participle of be successful is "been successful".
Examples:
If you are successful, you can expect a promotion.
He was successful in everything he did.
I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret.
/ˌinədˈvərtntlē/
Adverb of Manner
This is an adverb of manner which means that the act has been committed without intention of having it done.
Example:
The records have been inadvertently discarded after the trial.
It may also be associated with words like accidentally or unintentionally.
WOMAN 🙎🏻♀️, WOMEN 👭
WOMAN 🙎🏻♀️, WOMEN 👭
An adult female is always referred to as a ‘woman’. Whereas, more than one adult female is always referred to as “women”.
WOMAN & WOMEN in sentence:
I thought the woman fell down the stairs.
Thousands of women have claimed that they become ill due to weather changes.
Is she a woman? Are they women?
The singular “woman” most likely gets mixed up with the plural “women” because both are spelled with an ‘O’ in the first syllable; only the pronunciation of the 'O' really differentiates them. A woman is pronounced as WO-man, whereas women is pronounced as 'WE-man. One has to remember that these words are not different than “man” (one person) and “men’ (more than one person).
Do you know a lot of women in your neighbourhood? 🙋🏻♀️
“YH” is an acronym used in place of "Yuh-Huh", which also means "yes". So, "YH" can be used in place of "yes", or "yeah" or any other similar affirmative word. It is used in Internet slang, SMS, texting and chat, and can also be used in hand-written notes handed back-and-forth during class.
When to use / Other meanings. Depending on the context, "YH" can also mean
"YH" is very informal, so should only be used in informal situations.
"You Here?" or "You Home?"
"Yahoo!" which can be an expression of joy, or can be Yahoo.com.
Example
Person A: See you after school?
Person B: 'Sounds good, yh.
Dictionaries
Slang on the internet is always changing and expanding. As a result, there's always a new term or phrase to learn.
On social media, the word "down bad" has taken on a life of its own. People appear to be using it in a variety of ways, but the term's mood is one of longing. Here's how to figure out what it means when someone says they're "down bad."
Depressed
When you're having a horrible day in your love life, career, or friendships, you've reached a low point. For example, suppose you're having a horrible day and you ask your crush out, only to be rudely rejected.
The term comes from J.Cole's song "Down Bad," which shows how hard he's worked to get out of his precarious condition. In 2020-21, the phrase became widespread on social media.
When do people use down bad?
You'll mostly encounter down terrible in the context of a thirsty individual being turned down. Alternatively, a person who is tortured by thirst.
Down bad, on the other hand, can be used to characterize somebody who is feeling down in the dumps. If your BFF, for example, breaches your trust, you could be in "down bad". Or perhaps , if ten employers reject you in a succession, you may be "down bad".
Some examples of ‘down bad’
"Michael is in desperate need of a night out. He's down bad. His girlfriend dumped him once he lost his job."
"Oh snap! That's horrible. Is this Saturday okay?"
"Every time she does to the casino, she loses money. She's down bad."
When communicating unfortunate news, a mistake, or a disappointing turn of events in business, we tend to throw in one particular phrase to soften the blow: “Sorry for the inconvenience.” But it’s often overused, and there are other, or even better, ways to express that you're sorry.
Some good direct synonyms for "sorry for the inconvenience" would be:
"I/We apologize for the inconvenience."
"I/We apologize for any inconvenience caused."
"Sorry for any trouble caused."
"Please accept our/my sincere apologies."
"I/We are very sorry for any annoyance this has caused."
Some good alternatives that have similar meanings but are a little different:
“I understand your frustration.”
“I realize this is disappointing.”
“Thanks for your patience.”
“Let me help.” (offer a solution instead of an apology)
to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount
It was obvious she had broken her toe because it immediately swelled (up).
The group recruited more members, swelling its ranks (= increasing its size) to over 1.3 million.
literary His heart/breast swelled with pride (= he felt very proud) as he stood watching his son graduate.
ground·ed
/ˈɡroundid/
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adjective: grounded
1.
well balanced and sensible.
"for someone so young, Chris is extremely grounded"
(of a pilot or an aircraft) prohibited or prevented from flying.
"you don't taunt a grounded flier, especially after he's had a few beers"
What does it mean for a person to be grounded?
If you say that someone is grounded, you mean that they are sensible and reasonable, and that they understand the importance of ordinary things in life.
What does grounded mean punishment?
Grounding is a general discipline technique which is used with children, in which one is forbidden to leave their place of residence, except for required activities, such as school (unless one is suspended or expelled from school), essential medical care, attending a place of worship, or visiting a non-custodial parent ...
On another note’ is a term used by English Speakers when they want to let a person or people they are in a conversation with know that they intend on changing the topic or subject of that particular conversation. This is known as signposting in public speaking and it can be used to aid the audience and prepare them for the transition in topic. It also helps avoid any confusion that would typically occur when the topic of conversation is abruptly changed.
Where does “On another note” originate from?
Let’s start with the origin. If you want to change the ‘mood’ or feel of a piece of music, you can play in in a different key - that will change the notes; the formal symbolgy used to play the music.
An example of how to use “on another note” in a sentence
Using “On another note” to transition to a related topic
Considering that “On another note” is a transitional expression, it comes across in both formal and informal settings. It basically translates to “regarding abc” or “as for abc”. For instance,
A conversation between you and someone else:
You: We really need to do something for the holidays. We can’t just sit at home again
Friend: I agree. We could all go to the beach what do you think about that?
You: Sure, that sounds fun. On another note, do you have a particular beach in mind?
OR
“I heard that the new ice cream place makes the best milkshakes. On another note, I’m thinking about applying for a job there.”
Allow is used to say that someone is given permission to do something, or is not prevented from doing something. Allow is followed by an object and a to-infinitive clause.
example: My teacher allowed me to go home earlier because I was unwell.
What is the meaning of vibing?
Vibing
to have a good or positive relationship or feeling with something/someone.
to have a good or positive feeling listening to music
hanging out; doing nothing; chilling
Examples
I'm vibing with this song.
You and I vibe so well with each other.
I get good vibes from this place all the time.
say less
What does “say less” mean? “Say less” is slang for “I understand” or “I get the gist of what you are saying.” You can also use it when you agree with someone and see eye to eye with them.F
Is say less rude?
Conclusion: It's important to remember that “Say less” is a saying and you need to understand what it means in the context. If someone is telling you to say less, they are not being rude or condescending if they use this phrase. They are simply telling you that you talk too much and they want you to stop doing so.D
What does it mean to say less something?
2. In this case it means "minus", or "subtracting out" or "removing
TBA is an abbreviation for the phrase "To be announced"
Notes:
TBA should always be in capital letters.
"To be announced" is in the infinitive because the infinitive is a very formal way of talking about the future that is used in official documents and newspaper headlines.
Examples:
Winners TBA
(= we will announce the winners in the future)
Headliner: Metallica. Supporting acts: TBA
(= we will announce the supporting acts in the future)
TBA is a useful acronym mostly seen in posters and signposts.
To sob or weep loudly, uncontrollably, and for a long period of time.
Example: I was bawling my eyes out all the way to school.
Example: But at the end of the performance I bawling my eyes out.
Example: There were parts where I was practically bawling my eyes out, and then others where it made me laugh out loud.
The phrases "simple is best" and "simple is the best" are both correct. When describing a situation where the simple option is preferred, the phrase "simple is best" is more common.
Because idiomatic speech is so intricate, successfully employing it frequently requires feeling your way through the concept you're attempting to express. This is the necessary method when deciding between "simple is best" and "simple is best."
Both will be treated as standalone sentences or at the very least as independent clauses within a sentence, as the sentence "simple is the best strategy to consider" lacks an equivalent without the "the."
What's the distinction between "Simple is best" and "Simple is the best"?
When the phrase "simple is best" is used, it is frequently with a pragmatic wink to the idea that the speaker is relying on a determining factor that is both known to and shared by the listener: a desire for simpler life.
Surprisingly, as a term transitions from idiomatic to pragmatic, its use becomes less about a smile and nod at simple wisdom and more about weighing what is better.
By adding a single simple "the" to the statement, it becomes unbalanced and transforms into a measurement instrument.
Examples:
When it comes to winter decoration, I've always believed that simple is best.
My wife went shopping for children's clothing and recalled her mother's wise words. Simple is best
After receiving all of our dog's Christmas presents, she was content to play with the box and the wrapping. I suppose what they say about dogs is true; simple is best.
When it comes to computer choices for art students, simple is the best.
Although you could spend hundreds of dollars on your holiday decorations, it has been demonstrated by our homeowner’s association this year that simple is the best.
Often when looking at qualifiers for major competitions, judges are looking for quality they can perform well. So, remember you can plan a complicated routine. But simple is the best.
Therefore,
This strategy is generally preferable in these instances since it converts an adjective to a noun by separating the two adjectives with a simple verb. As with an antique see-saw, it has a pleasing balance of weight on both sides and appears wise.
Internet Slang (Acronyms)
The internet slang "YKYK" stands for "You know You know.".
I would so love to just type ykyk as the answer to this!
But, what is it?
If you know, you know. This phrase means that only those who have shared a moment can truly know what the person has mentioned.
For example:
"The weekend in the forest was crazy! If ykyk."
This sentence implies that the people that had gone to the forest on the weekend lived an amazing experience and shared that moment as a group.
tldr;
if ykyk
Levitating means "rising or hovering in the air with the help of magical powers". It does not mean "flying", however, because when levitating the object remains in a stable position (it is not moving). Example in a sentence:
She was able to levitate 1 meter from the ground.
Definition of tiring
If you describe something as tiring, you mean that it makes you tired so that you want to rest or sleep.
Tiring - adjective
Causing weariness or lack of strength or energy
Something making you feel tired
I've had a very tiring day.
Looking after the kids is extremely tiring.
How to use and meaning
To lose energy or strength, grow weary: When you're sick, you tend to tire easily.
In the world of love and intimacy
this expression is very useful and applicable. Pillow talking is an expression used to indicate a conversation between lovers wherein there's an air of love and intimacy.
So for lovers out there, you may use this expression
to define that kind of conversation you had with your partner. Typically, when couples are in the bed, they have cuddles combined with teasing to add up to the romantic ambiance. These teasing talks are considered a form of pillow talk.
Let me use a real-life and not so child-friendly example
I didn't see my husband for a month due to my out-of-town seminar which made me miss his warmth. So, we had a pillow talk and ended up achieving my ulterior motive for him (wink).
To sum it up,
use the expression 'pillow talk' to indicate the romantic conversation you had with your partner prior to intimate scenarios and even after.
S/O
SO or S/O is an acronym that stands for Significant Other.
This is someone with whom the speaker has an important, often romantic, relationship.
See Also:
BAE (Before Anything/Anyone Else); DH (Darling Husband); GF (Girlfriend); etc.
To "meddle" means to try to influence people or change things that are not your responsibility or to involve yourself in other people's business.
Example Sentences:
"He's always meddling in other people's business."
"I don't want him meddling in our affairs"
"You shouldn't meddle in stuff that doesn't concern you!"
What does preconceived notions mean?
If you have preconceived ideas about something, you have already formed an opinion about it before you have enough information or experience. Maybe he had preconceived ideas about me. We all start with preconceived notions of what we want from life.
What are preconceived notions examples?
Preconceived notions, also sometimes referred to as unconscious biases, are opinions that are formed without any proof or evidence. Examples include prejudices, stereotypes, and various other types of unconscious bias.
To single out motivation as the major cause of unwanted pregnancies reflects a preconceived notion, which runs counter to the goals of preventive medicine.
In this respect, paradoxical individual differences, where a dysfunctional trait correlates with some preconceived notion of the correct answer, are particularly compelling.
The framing of the field in this way requires the bracketing off of research that does not fit this preconceived notion of how sexuality has been studied.