In for a penny, in for a pound

In for a penny, in for a pound The English phrase “in for a penny in for a pound”, is being used in conjunction with one another. This typically English phrase is used to express someone’s intention to see an undertaking through, however much time,...

Guy Fawkes Night

NOTE: The man in this picture is the infamous ‘Guy Fawkes’. Also known as ‘The Gunpowder (Schwarzpulver) Plot’, or ‘Firework Night’. George Cruikshank’s illustration of Guy Fawkes was published in William Harrison...

The Bees Knees

The Bees Knees “The bee’s knees”: informal: an outstandingly good person or thing. Sample Sentence: “All my sports car needs is a little fine-tuning to make it the bee’s knees.” NOTE: IDIOMS & INTERESTING WORDS in English etc....

Pronunciation Problems

Pronunciation Problems “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” English – English – English – English – English – English – English – English – English   Translate the Text into English: Übersetzen: Susann,...

Special days of the year: Halloween All Saints Day

Special days of the year: Halloween All Saints Day Halloween The history of Halloween goes all the way back to a pagan festival called Samhain. The word “Halloween” comes from ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ and means “hallowed evening.”...

“You will just have to MAKE DO.”

“You will just have to MAKE DO.”   Do and Make grammar rules “You will just have to MAKE DO.” ‘Make do’ is an idiom. Grammatically, it is a verb phrase, and it means to use what one has on hand or to persevere through non-ideal circumstances. For...