What does "props to you" mean?
MEANING AND USE
"Props to you" is a colloquial phrase that is used to show respect, admiration, or appreciation for someone's actions, achievements, or qualities.
The word "props" is short for "proper respect," but is only really used as part of the phrase "props to you".
The phrase can be used in a variety of contexts, including work, school, sports, and social situations.
The phrase is often used to praise or congratulate someone for something they have done or accomplished. It's used in colloquial speech and online contexts.
EXAMPLE DIALOGUE
Person 1: "I can't believe you ran a marathon! That's so impressive."
Person 2: "Thanks! Props to you for finishing the half marathon."
MORE EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Props to you for getting that promotion, you deserve it."
"I can't believe you finished that project on time, props to you for all your hard work."
"Props to you for being so brave and standing up for what you believe in."
"You did such a great job on that presentation, props to you for all your hard work."
"I'm so impressed by all the volunteer work you do, props to you for giving back to your community."
PRACTICE EXERCISE
So, can you think of someone who you would congratulate in this way? Write your own example dialogue using the phrase "props to you"! 😊
We will be looking at the meaning of "head over heels" as well as its origin.
Head over heels...
The phrase "head over heels" originated around 1710 and was first used as "heels over head". In modern times we now use it when referring to being in love, but that was not its original meaning. It originally, exclusively referred to being temporarily the wrong way up. Similar phrases such as "upside down", "topple up tail", and "topsy-turvy" were used to express things being the wrong way.
The referral to love only came years later when writers started writing things such as "Michael Croker... swore that he was overhead and heels in love with her and that he had no business in this world unless she consented to make him happy.". This gave way to the use of "head over heels" when referring to being in love, or "madly in love".
When a person is "head over heels" then everything usually seems/feels better, the sun shines brighter, and life is just more beautiful.
Examples:
"I immediately fell head over heels for Don"
" I am worried about the fact that she fell head over heels for him so quickly."
"She is head over heels for her new car".
Exercise:
I guessed you'd fall _______________ for him.
He's fallen ___________________ in love with his boss.
The first time I met our dog, I fell _______________ for him.
I was very attracted to different men and fell _____________________ many times.
*Extra:
Synonyms for "head over heels":
Puppy love
Infatuated
Besotted
Fondly
Lovesick
Madly in love
Conclusion
Falling head over heels for someone is an incredible feeling, and I hope everyone will experience it at least once in their life.
What is PROMISCUOUS?
It simply means having many sexual partners.
They aren't restricted of having just one or even few partners.
PROMISCUOUS in a sentence:
He has been described having promiscuous behaviour that's why he earned the title of being a lady's man.
PROMISCUOUS synonyms:
wild
debauched
libertine
unrestrained
What does the metaphor "chip on your shoulder" mean?
Meaning
This metaphor is used when commenting on somebody's negative or entitled opinions. It is a way of saying that the person has an unpleasant attitude towards something, because they believe that they have been treated unfairly or have been treated this way before.
Example
"You have a chip on your shoulder for believing that she does not like you. She always looks angry, not just when she is talking to you."
"Amy enjoyed the Christmas party, but still had a chip on her shoulder for not being invited to last year's party."
"My younger sister has a chip on her shoulder for having to wear my hand-me-downs."
In summary:
The idiom "chip on your shoulder" can be used when describing someone who has a negative attitude towards something, because they believe they have been treated unfairly.
Step up your texting game with... wby?
Wby?
Wby = What about you?
What about you is like asking the same question back to another person. In texting language, 'you' can also be shortened to 'u.' So another way to write 'wby' is 'wbu.'
The letter 'b' is used instead of 'a' because sometimes 'about' is shortened to 'bout' when texting.
Examples Conversation:
A: Hey, how are you?
B: I'm good, wby?
A: I'm not too bad.
or...
A: Hey, what are you doing tonight?
B: I'm gonna go to the movies with my friends later, wbu?
A: Not much, I might catch up on some homework.
In conclusion...
The phrase 'wby,' or 'wbu,' is an easy way to ask someone the same question in return to them.
Do you often repeat the same old words over and over again to express yourself in English? One of the key differences between Intermediate and Advanced students is their ability to use varied and complex vocabulary correctly in different circumstances.
Can you think of a synonym for extremely happy and excited?
I'll give you a clue! The word I'm thinking of a word that begins with the letter 'e.'
If you guessed exhilarating you are correct! This word has a similar meaning to happy and exciting combined, but is even stronger. So if something causes you to feel VERY happy, VERY excited, and VERY energized, you can use this adjective to describe the source of your emotion.
Examples
That roller coaster was exhilarating! I have never felt so nervous and had so much fun all at the same time!
Congratulations on getting the job! What an exhilarating opportunity to do what you love and work in your dream location! 🎉
**NOTE: This word is similar to exciting vs. excited
If you are using the -ing form, exhilarating, you are describing the cause of the emotion.
If you are describing how you feel as a result of something, you use the -ed form and say that you are exhilarated!
What does hault means?
Hault vs halt
Hault (adjective)means (obsolete)lofty ; haughty; conceited
Example: She is a hault and mischievous young athlete.
Halt (verb) means to stop or pause
Example: The hikers halted for snacks and some rest.
Homophones
Similar pronunciation (denotes the same sound) but different words and meanings.
To "emphasize" something means to give it special importance, to highlight it, or draw special attention to it.
You may also "emphasize" a particular syllable or word in speech, meaning you put extra stress on it, typically through a combination of relatively greater loudness, higher pitch, and longer duration.
Example Sentences:
"He jabbed a finger into the tabletop to emphasize his point."
"We need to emphasize the importance of being on time."
"You should emphasize the second syllable of the word 'potato'."
Confide
Verb
Definition
To share personal or private information with someone whom you believe will not share that information with others.
Examples
- "You confide in your friends and family."
- "I confided in my partner that I had been dismissed from my job"
Various forms of the word confide:
Confides (3rd person) - "He/She confides in Linda"
Confided (past tense) - "Sam confided in his mother"
Confiding (gerund) - "She made a mistake confiding in him"
STARRING not STARING 🎬
Starring is an adjective that's used when someone's at the center of things.
Like your favourite TV show starring Brad Pitt! It's a cool show, isn't it?
STARRING in a sentence
The most popular movies are starring famous actors that everybody knows and loves.
My favourite movie is starring Liam Neeson as the main character of the story.
What is the similar meaning of starring?
coacting. (or co-acting), costarring.
Concede
What does 'concede' mean?
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example
The chairman conceded that shareholders had been "impacted by the decline in market prices".
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
If someone is homophobic they show dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior towards homosexuals, or gay people.
The two parts of the word are "homo", meaning "the same", and "phobic" mean, "having an extreme or irrational fear of".
Example Sentences:
"Not allowing gay people in this club is really homophobic!"
"You shouldn't be homophobic, it's wrong."