English From Zero to Hero

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#Phrasal_verbs 💥Swot 'up (on sth) [BrE, informal] ◇to study a subject very hard, especially when you are preparing for an exam ☆I have to swot up on phrasal verbs for a test tomorrow. ☆ It’s time to start swotting up for the exam. ☆Synonyms: • brush sth up, brush up on sth (especially BrE). • mug up (on sth), mug sth up [BrE). • review sth (especially AmE). • revise sth (BrE)

#idioms 💥Water off a duck's back ○criticism or unpleasant things have no effect on someone; they don't take it personally. ▪️ No matter how much they criticize her, it's like water off a duck's back — she just keeps going. ▪️ He laughed off all the negative comments, letting them be water off a duck's back.

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#Phrasal_verbs 💥Stave /steiv/ ⚜Stave sth 'in: to break sth by hitting it with force and making part of it fall. ▪️ The side of the boat was staved in when it hit the rocks. ⚜Stave sth 'off : to prevent sth unpleasant from happening for a period of time; to delay sth unpleasant. ~to stave off hunger/illness . ▪️ I staved off jet lag with a bath and an early night.

#phrases 💥Shallow matters ⚜The term "shallow matters" refers to topics, discussions, or concerns that lack depth, seriousness, or significance. They are often superficial and do not engage with deeper issues or complexities. ⚜While many people were debating the impact of climate change, Sarah seemed more interested in the shallow matters of which celebrity was dating whom."

♨️Overshoot the mark ♨️ Overstep the mark 💠Overshoot the mark do sth to a greater extent than is necessary or desirable 🌀 Ex:- Where have we overshot the mark when it comes to technology, and where have we not yet begun to realize its potential? 💠Overstep the mark behave in a way that is considered morally or legally unacceptable 🌀 Ex:- He appeared like a person who has overstepped the mark, has wounded another’s feelings, or alluded to some subject that were better left unmentioned.

#Vocabulary 📜 Screed 📝a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious ✍Example:- When they lost the match, the team coach launched into an almost incoherent screed on all the areas the team had to improve in. 📒Basic Synonyms 🖌 rant 📔Advanced Synonyms 🖍 harangue

#Vocabulary 🥢Palatable 🍽(of food or drink) pleasant to taste; has acceptable taste 🍴Example:- Tonight, a surprisingly palatable spread will be laid out on the table. Don't be shy — come. 🧉Basic Synonyms 🥤 tasty 🥤 eatable 🍹Advanced Synonyms 🧋 appetizing 🧋 edible 🧋 savoury 🧋 delectable 🧋 luscious 🧋 flavourful 🧃Antonyms 🫗 distasteful 🫗 unsavoury