Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
idioms
An old flame
An old flame is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
This expression means that is is better to try to avoid problems in the first place, rather than trying to fix them once they arise.
And all that jazz
This idiom means that everything related or similar is included.
Angry as a bear
If someone is as angry as a bear, they are very angry.('Angry as a bear with a sore foot' is also used.)
Angry as a bull
If someone is as angry as a bull, they are very angry.
Answers on a postcard
This idiom can be used to suggest that the answer to something is very obvious or that the person would really like to hear what people think.
Ants in your pants
If someone has ants in their pants, they are agitated or excited about something and can't keep still.
Any port in a storm
This means that in an emergency any solution will do, even one that would normally be unacceptable.
Any Tom, Dick or Harry
If something could be done by any Tom, Dick or Harry, it could be done by absolutely anyone.
Apple of your eye
Something or, more often, someone that is very special to you is the 'apple of your' eye.
Apple pie order
Everything is in perfect order and tidy if it is in apple pie order.
An old flame is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
This expression means that is is better to try to avoid problems in the first place, rather than trying to fix them once they arise.
And all that jazz
This idiom means that everything related or similar is included.
Angry as a bear
If someone is as angry as a bear, they are very angry.('Angry as a bear with a sore foot' is also used.)
Angry as a bull
If someone is as angry as a bull, they are very angry.
Answers on a postcard
This idiom can be used to suggest that the answer to something is very obvious or that the person would really like to hear what people think.
Ants in your pants
If someone has ants in their pants, they are agitated or excited about something and can't keep still.
Any port in a storm
This means that in an emergency any solution will do, even one that would normally be unacceptable.
Any Tom, Dick or Harry
If something could be done by any Tom, Dick or Harry, it could be done by absolutely anyone.
Apple of your eye
Something or, more often, someone that is very special to you is the 'apple of your' eye.
Apple pie order
Everything is in perfect order and tidy if it is in apple pie order.
Idioms
1_Cry Over Spilt Milk: When you complain about a loss from the past.
2_Cross Your Fingers: To hope that something happens the way you want it to
3_Crack Someone Up: To make someone laugh.
4_Come Hell Or High Water: Any difficult situation or obstacle.
5_Chow Down: To eat.
6_Go Out On A Limb: Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something.
7_Good Samaritan: Someone who helps others when they are in need, with no discussion for compensation, and no thought of a reward.
8_Hit The Books: To study, especially for a test or exam.
9_Hold Your Horses: Be patient.
10_Know the Ropes: To understand the details.
2_Cross Your Fingers: To hope that something happens the way you want it to
3_Crack Someone Up: To make someone laugh.
4_Come Hell Or High Water: Any difficult situation or obstacle.
5_Chow Down: To eat.
6_Go Out On A Limb: Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something.
7_Good Samaritan: Someone who helps others when they are in need, with no discussion for compensation, and no thought of a reward.
8_Hit The Books: To study, especially for a test or exam.
9_Hold Your Horses: Be patient.
10_Know the Ropes: To understand the details.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1)_ there is no such thing as a__ ____lifestyle____ Emirati man :each individual has his own character and habits
2)_ in that country it is possible for a man to take some time off work when his wife has a new baby. however, many men do not take their full ___profit_____ becasuse they feel it harms their career.
3)_ do not be afraid to_survive_______ in class :you do not always have to keep silent and appear to agree with the teacher.
4)_ how can you ___distinguish___ between an indian elephant and an african elephant? can you tell me the main difference?
5)_the average _____adult________ (of both sexes , at brith) of the world is 67.2years (65,0 years for females) for 2005-2010 according to United Nations World Population Prospects 2006.
6)_Food , clothes , rents , educational coures, transportation are all more expensive these days: the ___cost of living_______ is rising fast.
7)_although i thought me english was excellent, i could not understand what people in the streets of london were saying becasuse they were using a lot of ___favor_____. My school in the uae had taught me only formal text- book' English .
8)_ if you get an ___opportynity_____ to travel, take it . Never miss a chance to broaden your horizons.
9)_ He spoke for a very long time , but the _slang_______ of what he said was that we should help other people wherever and whenever we can.
10)_ Many people are investing in property these days in the uae because they hope they will make a big __profit_______ when they sell . That is because prices are going up so fast.
2)_ in that country it is possible for a man to take some time off work when his wife has a new baby. however, many men do not take their full ___profit_____ becasuse they feel it harms their career.
3)_ do not be afraid to_survive_______ in class :you do not always have to keep silent and appear to agree with the teacher.
4)_ how can you ___distinguish___ between an indian elephant and an african elephant? can you tell me the main difference?
5)_the average _____adult________ (of both sexes , at brith) of the world is 67.2years (65,0 years for females) for 2005-2010 according to United Nations World Population Prospects 2006.
6)_Food , clothes , rents , educational coures, transportation are all more expensive these days: the ___cost of living_______ is rising fast.
7)_although i thought me english was excellent, i could not understand what people in the streets of london were saying becasuse they were using a lot of ___favor_____. My school in the uae had taught me only formal text- book' English .
8)_ if you get an ___opportynity_____ to travel, take it . Never miss a chance to broaden your horizons.
9)_ He spoke for a very long time , but the _slang_______ of what he said was that we should help other people wherever and whenever we can.
10)_ Many people are investing in property these days in the uae because they hope they will make a big __profit_______ when they sell . That is because prices are going up so fast.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The first day in college
The first day when l came to my college I,m vary happy becaues I saw oll my friends in my college that main ma I,m not alon.so aftar that ,I want with my friends to took about the systam of this college and also why thay chose it .Next I want to saw the Building but , I,m not happy becaues it old and it same school .than l want to take the table of this smastar .Finally I faced many changes such as , the time was vary important in evary thing also you must organize your time to succeed in life.
About mysalf
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MyName is Zainab Hatem l,m 20 years old I,m studying in colloge .L livieg in Baniyas, and my colloge far away for my home . My hobby is collecting pictures of nice countrus. Also I like to traveling becaues there are good things in traveling giving information about my country .Next ,the best brother for me is Hmad because is almost my age .We thing the same way .However he becomes nervous when lues computer vary long time.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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