Idioms - Knock On Wood - English Vocabulary #shorts

Idioms - Knock On Wood - English Vocabulary #shorts

Today's idiom is "knock on wood." What does it mean if someone says "knock on wood"? It's a pretty lighthearted, fun expression. We use it after we've said something positive and we want to avoid bad luck. Here are a couple of examples to illustrate: • The weather is supposed to be really good for our picnic this weekend, knock on wood. We generally accompany the expression with a knock on the head or on a wooden surface. • One of the things I hate about my success, and I'm knocking on wood because I don't want to jinx my successes… Another example: • The deal will be agreed on Wednesday, knock on wood. And you might have heard the expression "touch wood." This is a variation on the same theme, and you can use them interchangeably. • The deal will be agreed on Wednesday, touch wood. • My old car is running perfectly. Knock on wood. So there you go. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Insta SUBSCRIBE ➡️ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2OrganicEnglish #English #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage #IELTS #TOEFL #ESL #esl #selfhelp #nativespeakeridioms #english #psychology #gonaturalenglish #englishlanguage #motivation #ielts #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #idioms #englishlearning #nativespeakeridioms #englishvocabulary #english #idiomsoftheday #englishlanguagelearning #ielts #mindset

Idioms - Cut To The Chase - English Vocabulary #shorts

Idioms - Cut To The Chase - English Vocabulary #shorts

Let's cut to the chase. What does it mean to 'cut to the chase'? Today's idiom is 'cut to the chase.' So, let's get straight to it: if you cut to the chase, it means you skip straight to the main point, cutting out all the unnecessary details. Let's look at a couple of example sentences: Say you're in a meeting that's just going on and on. Somebody might say: "We've spent a lot of time discussing different options, but let's cut to the chase. What's the final decision?" Someone's telling you a long story about their vacation. You might say: "I know you're excited to tell me all about your trip, but cut to the chase, did you have fun?" or, "Maybe I could cut to the chase and ask you about a broader question." You could use the phrase in an email. For example, you could write: "To cut to the chase, I need your approval on the budget by tomorrow." I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. See you next time. https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Insta SUBSCRIBE ➡️ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2OrganicEnglish #English #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage #IELTS #TOEFL #ESL #esl #selfhelp #nativespeakeridioms #english #psychology #gonaturalenglish #englishlanguage #motivation #ielts #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #idioms #englishlearning #nativespeakeridioms #englishvocabulary #english #idiomsoftheday #englishlanguagelearning #ielts #mindset

Phrasal Verb: LINE UP - English Vocabulary #shorts

Phrasal Verb: LINE UP - English Vocabulary #shorts

Today’s phrasal verb is 'line up.' I'm going to go through the top three ways we use 'line up.' One: we use 'line up' when we talk about arranging people or things in a row. For example: • The teacher asks the students to line up in order of height, from shortest to tallest. • Can you help me line up these chairs before the guests arrive, please? The second way we can use 'line up' is when we talk about organizing or scheduling an event. Here are a couple of examples: • We've lined up several great speakers for the conference next month. That means we've arranged for some great speakers to speak at the event next month. • Guess what? I've got three job interviews lined up tomorrow. And thirdly, you can use 'line up' to talk about supporting or opposing a group or a person. For example: • This company's values line up with my personal beliefs. That's why I'm really happy working here. • There are some big names that have lined up against the current government's policies. I hope that helps! https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Insta SUBSCRIBE ➡️ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2OrganicEnglish #English #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage #IELTS #TOEFL #ESL #idioms #english #slowenglish #realestate #englishvocabulary #PhrasalVerb #windup #EnglishLanguage #LanguageLearning #VocabularyEnhancement #RealLifeExamples #EnglishTips #LanguageInsights #YouTubeShorts #EducationalContent

Idioms - Speak Of The Devil - English Vocabulary #shorts

Idioms - Speak Of The Devil - English Vocabulary #shorts

Today's idiom is "speak of the devil." We use the idiom "speak of the devil" when the person we have just been talking about arrives unexpectedly. It's usually used in a fun way and doesn't imply that the person you're talking about is evil or bad. Here are a few example sentences: • Did you hear that Sarah got a promotion? Speak of the devil, there she is walking in right now! • No one would be obsessed with me. Speak of the devil. No, he’s not coming over here, is he? He literally stalks you. • I was just thinking about calling my sister, and speak of the devil, she's calling me now. So there you go, the idiom "speak of the devil." I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. https://organicenglish.club/resources ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Insta SUBSCRIBE ➡️ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2OrganicEnglish #English #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage #IELTS #TOEFL #ESL #esl #selfhelp #nativespeakeridioms #english #psychology #gonaturalenglish #englishlanguage #motivation #ielts #mentalhealthmatters #motivation #idioms #englishlearning #nativespeakeridioms #englishvocabulary #english #idiomsoftheday #englishlanguagelearning #ielts #mindset

Actual or Actually? - Quick Grammar Guide #shorts

Actual or Actually? - Quick Grammar Guide #shorts

Today, I want to talk about the difference between "actual" and "actually." These are two words that often confuse learners. They look very similar, and they have the same root. Let's figure out how to use them correctly today. "Actual" is an adjective. We use it to describe something as being true or real. Here are a couple of example sentences: "We need to focus on the actual problem, not just the symptoms." "The actual cost of the project was much higher than we expected." "Actually" functions as an adverb. We often use it to add emphasis or to add a sense of surprise or contrast. Here are a couple of examples: "I thought the movie would be boring, but it was actually really good." "She looks very young, but she's actually in her 60s." A quick recap: hen we use "actual," we're talking about something real, something true. When we use "actually," we are contrasting, emphasizing, or expressing some kind of surprise. ❖ Support the channel HERE 👋🏽: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organicenglish More from Organic English: Organic English Website: http://bit.ly/Organic-Web On Facebook: http://bit.ly/Organic-Facebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/Organic-Insta SUBSCRIBE ➡️ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2OrganicEnglish #English #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage #IELTS #TOEFL #ESL #EnglishGrammar, #WhichVsThat, #LearnEnglish, #ESL, #GrammarTips, #LanguageLearning, #GrammarGuide, #EnglishTips, #SpeakingEnglish, #WritingSkills#writingskillsinenglish #english #motivation #nativespeakeridioms #ielts #dating #idioms #englishlanguage #podcast #engchat #esl