"Let the cat out of the bag" = reveal a secret.
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Example: It's a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag.
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Example: How did mom find out we were planning a surprise party for her? Who let the cat out of the bag?
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Origin: This expression alludes to the dishonest practice of a merchant substituting a worthless cat for a valuable pig, which is discovered only when the buyer gets home and opens the bag.
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Why I started Tumblr (This poster's native language is Japanese, so please forgive the poor writing<(_ _)>)
There are 3 reasons why I started Tumblr.
The first is to improve my English. Currently, I'm trying to improve my ability to use English by utilizing output such as posting in English on SNS. I use Google Translate and look up words as I write. My current goal is to score over 900 on the TOEIC test by March of next year, and to be able to use English as well as my native language, Japanese.
The second is the difficulty of using other SNS. I used to post in English on other SNS, but I started seeing posts that had nothing to do with me, and conversely, I wasn't able to interact with the people I wanted to interact with, whixh caused my motivation to drop. So I moved to Tumblr and I'm using it experimentally. Do people who study using Tumblr find it easier to study? I would be happy if you could feel free to respond(´▽`)
The third is interaction with other people. I'm currently study English in Japan, but I don't have anyone around me who has the same goal as me, so I'm using SNS. Honestly, I feel lonely(;∀;)
If you are currently studying English, teaching English, studying languages, or interested in Japan, I would be happy if you could make friends with me! From now on, I'll be posting freely on this account for the purpose of learning English. Thank you for your support(^▽^)/
I had worked really hard on this assessment and was expecting a really good grade. But that did not happen. I am so angry at myself for not doing better and I just can't shake off the feeling of being a disappointment. I couldn't share this with my friends or family because I am so embarrassed about this. But I needed to get this off my chest so what better way than Tumblr. I have more submissions coming up and hopefully none of them end up like this.
"Space cadet" = person who is out of touch with reality.
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Example: Sam is a real space cadet - I don't think he even knows what day it is.
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Example: Listen, I'm not going to repeat the story a third time just because you're being a space cadet.
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BY THE TIME (THAT) - phrase
We use ‘by the time’ meaning ‘when’, to connect an action that has happened or will have happened before a second action.
The action that happened second comes after by the time.
Have a look a the sheet below to learn how to use this phrase as well as other similar ones, such as ‘by now’, ‘by then’, and ‘by that time’.
NOTE: These phrases may come up in the key word transformation part (use of English part 4) of the B2 First / C1 Advanced exams.
I took a national examination a while ago but don't feel like checking my answers and looking back at the examination.
My nature of not to be afraid about not seeing future and trying to be amused, so I possibly think that it's not that life becomes easier though you get to pass the examination or it's not that life becomes more difficult though you don't get to pass it.
Am I being cold?
But the qualification is not that guide me the best way for the future and I've thought I shall take the rudder of my ship in myself.
Whatever happens, I have an interest that how take my rudder to the future.
I have to take maintenance of my antennae to explore my destination because its sensitivity has been down by examination study.
Actually, this is my homework about writing a blog that I have to write as if I am of many followers. Our teacher gave this task. He wanted to be written in notebooks but I wanted it to be a real blog.
I will write about a variety of subjects. Also you can give me suggestions. It would be helpful 🙂
"Packed like sardines" = a large number of people in a small space.
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Example: The bus was full. The passengers were packed like sardines.
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Example: We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours packed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan.
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Socialism /ˈsəʊʃᵊlɪzᵊm/ (n.) - a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
Maria lectured her students about socialism today.
Uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ (adj.) - strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Rick, a new friend whom I made over the weekend, has an uncanny resemblance to a bully who made my childhood a nightmare.
Sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ (adj.) - giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Reena's sinister smile told my subconscious that she was really bad news.
Tumult /ˈtjuːmʌlt/ (n.) - a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
The random inflow of pink heart balloons into the auditorium caused a tumult among the audience seated there.
Transient /ˈtrænzɪənt/ (adj.) - lasting only for a short time; impermanent.