Tag: the crux of the matter
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Talk the talk
Phrase: Talk the talk The world has become full of smooth talkers who can talk the talk but not walk the walk. Do you know what I mean? No, I suppose not. If you could speak English fluently, you would not be reading or listening to these posts, right? To talk the talk means to…
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Strike a balance
Phrase: Strike a balance You know, the older I am, the wiser I become. At least, I like to think so, anyway. After many years of being in an international, interracial marriage, I can tell you the key to happiness is to strike a balance. Strike a balance means to come to a compromise about…
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Too good to be true
Proverb: Too good to be true Have you ever seen an advertisement on TV for a weight loss solution that seemed too good to be true? Yes, sure, you have. Whether it’s a miracle pill, fat-burning tea or the next new exercise doodad that’ll cause the fat to fall off your body miraculously, we’ve all seen these too-good-to-be-true adverts on…
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Bottom line
WotD: Bottom line If you’re keen to improve your English, you’ve already read my post from yesterday about advice falling on deaf ears. Therefore, it won’t be too much of a stretch for you to understand that when we give advice or make a suggestion, we often try to get to the bottom line. What is the bottom…
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Crux
Word of the Day: Crux It’s Valentine’s Day! I’m no expert when it comes to affairs of the heart, but I do know that the key is to be open, honest, and trusting to the one you love. Do that, and ninety percent of the hard work is done. If you’re looking for some advice…
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Hustle and bustle
WotD: Hustle and bustle In countries all around the world, there’s an ongoing migration to the hustle and bustle of cities. Cities sure are getting crowded. New York’s population is 8,622,698, Tokyo’s is 37,468,302, and Toronto, The Big Smoke in Canada, has around 2,800,000 people. Hustle and bustle is a lot of action in a small place.…
