Breezing English

Intelligence #Idioms • be quick/slow off the mark: to be quick/slow to act or react to an event or a situation • to the manner born: naturally at ease • when all is said and done: tell someone the most important fact after considering everything

Modals: Could (2) #Grammar #Modal Use cases of could include but are not limited to: • To express annoyance. • To exaggerate. • Used in reported speech (can). • An event that shows one possible result or explanation. • An event that feels uniquely targeted at someone.

deteriorate #Vocabulary /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/ verb: become worse The quality of the products continues to deterioriate, and now I have lost faith in the brand. Word forms: • deterioration (noun)

Modals: Could (1) #Grammar #Modal • Subject + could + 1st form of Verb + Object • Negative: Subject + couldn't/could not + 1st form of Verb + Object • Question: Could + Subject + 1st form of Verb + Object

Plan #Idioms • in the pipeline: being planned • put the cart before the horse: to do things in the wrong order • watch this space: exciting change are to be expected

Modals: Can (2) #Grammar #Modal Use cases of can include but are not limited to: • Being permitted to do something. • Telling the fact. • Suggesting something. • Requesting for help. • Asking for permission.

despise #Vocabulary /dɪˈspaɪz/ verb: strongly dislike for someone or something She despises working with selfish people.

Modals: Can (1) #Grammar #Modal • Subject + can + 1st form of Verb + Object • Negative: Subject + can't/cannot + 1st form of Verb + Object • Question: Can + Subject + 1st form of Verb + Object

End #Idioms • be over the hump [informal]: past the most difficult or dangerous part of something • bring someone up short: make someone suddenly stop doing something • cut your losses: to avoid losing any more money than you have already lost • grind to a halt: to gradually slow down and stop • kill something stone-dead: to make something unsuccessful or destroy something • lay someone to rest: to bury a dead person • leave it at that: to not take any more actions • to the bitter end: until something is finished

Adverbs: Definitely, Probably #Grammar #Adverb • Definitely: without any doubt • Probably: likely Notes: • Definitely and probably come after the auxiliary verb and before the main verb and not in negative sentences. • If the negative contraction is used, definitely and probably come before it.

unanimous #Vocabulary /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adjective: agree or supported by everyone in a group This new proposal received unanimous support from the supervisors. Word forms: • unanimity (noun) • unanimously (adverb)