Tag: peckish

  • Have a weakness for

    Have a weakness for

    Phrase: Have a weakness for someone/something OK, boys and girls, it’s Monday. That means have a weakness for is the last post of my work week. You may remember that on November 15, the post was have a soft spot for (something). Today’s post is similar yet different. For the students who asked me about the usage of ‘yet’…

  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away

    An apple a day keeps the doctor away

    English Proverb: An apple a day keeps the doctor away I thought it might be appropriate to introduce this little proverb: an apple a day keeps the doctor away,  at this time of year. It may give a little boost to your willpower. If you are feeling a little peckish at work, do not open…

  • Peckish

    Peckish

    Word of the Day: Peckish Peckish means to feel just a little hungry. When you are sitting at your desk at about 10:00 am, you may start to feel a little peckish. 10:00 am is about halfway between breakfast and lunch. It is too early to eat lunch but too late to have a second…