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Send us Fan Mail Down-to-earth A down-to-earth person is someone who is practical, realistic, and humble. They are easy to talk to and don't act like they are better than others. Examples: 1- Despite being a famous musician, she remains down to earth and enjoys simple things like cooking at home. 2- The new principal deals with student problems in a down-to-earth way, which teachers and paren...

Send us Fan Mail Ceasefire A ceasefire is an agreement between two groups or countries that are fighting to stop fighting for a certain period of time. Examples: 1- On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, leading to a ceasefire in the Vietnam War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops. 2-  Many doubted it would last, but the ceasefire held for months, letting aid reach those in need. 

Send us Fan Mail No-brainer A no-brainer is something that is very simple or obvious and requires very little thought. Examples: 1- Choosing a healthy salad over fast food was a no-brainer for someone on a diet 2- Forming the United Nations after World War II was a no-brainer to promote global peace and cooperation.

Send us Fan Mail Terrorize To cause someone to feel very frightened, often repeatedly or over a prolonged period. To make people very scared, especially through violence or threats. Examples: 1- Trump and his fans at the presidential rally were terrorized after the shooting occurred. 2- The bombings in London in 2005 terrorized the city a lot. Security got stronger, and people felt more vulnerable...

Send us Fan Mail Take after  To take after means to resemble a family member in appearance, behavior, or characteristics. Examples: 1- She takes after her dad with her blue eyes.  2-  She takes after her father in being calm in stressful situations.

Send us Fan Mail Without Fail without fail means always; every time; with no exceptions. Examples: 1- He calls his mother every Sunday without fail to check in and see how she's doing. 2- He practices playing the piano for an hour every evening without fail, which has significantly improved his skills over time.

Send us Fan Mail Chit-chat To chit-chat means to have a Light and informal conversation about unimportant things. Examples: 1- Every evening, the two sisters would chit-chat for hours about their day, discussing everything from work challenges to personal triumphs. 2- She enjoys chit-chatting with her friends over the phone, catching up on each other's lives, and sharing the latest news.

Send us Fan Mail Infamous  Infamous means Well-known for being bad or morally wicked; having a bad reputation. Famous for being bad or known for doing something wrong. Synonym: Notorious Examples: 1- Adolf Hitler is infamous for leading Nazi Germany and causing the Holocaust, a terrible event where millions of people were killed. 2-  The restaurant is infamous for its terrible customer service and...

Send us Fan Mail Exceptional Exceptional means unusually good; much better than average; out of the ordinary. Synonyms: 1- outstanding          2- extraordinary Examples: 1- The restaurant is known for its exceptional service and delicious food. 2- She has an exceptional memory, able to recall details from years ago.

Send us Fan Mail Turn a blind eye to sth  To ignore or pretend not to notice something wrong or against the rules, especially when you should do something about it. Examples: 1-   The teacher turned a blind eye to students sharing answers during the exam. 2-  The supervisor turned a blind eye to employees taking longer lunch breaks than allowed. 

Send us Fan Mail Social Butterfly  A social butterfly is a person who is very sociable, outgoing and enjoys being around people, often moving from one social event or group to another. Examples: 1- Sarah is such a social butterfly; she knows everyone at the party and is constantly moving around, chatting with different groups.   2- Even on social media, Alex is a social butterfly, constantly inter...

Send us Fan Mail Chatterbox A chatterbox is someone who talks a lot, often about things that aren't very important, and doesn't let others speak much. Synonyms: 1- chatty 2- talkative Examples: 1- At the family dinner, Grandpa became a chatterbox, sharing stories from his younger days. 2- Alice is such a chatterbox; she talks non-stop about her day, and it's hard to get a word in.

Send us Fan Mail Affluent to be affluent means to have a lot of money, to be rich Synonyms: 1- wealthy 2 - well off  3 - well to do Examples: 1- The wealthy businessman owned several properties worldwide, including a villa in Switzerland. 2- The city has many affluent areas with expensive shops and restaurants.  

Send us Fan Mail Put off To postpone or delay something to a later time because you are not ready for it, because of the conditions, and maybe because you prefer to deal with that later. Examples: 1 -  She put off her grocery shopping until the weekend when she had more time. 2 - We put off repainting the house until after the rainy season.  

Send us Fan Mail Daredevil A person who likes to do risky and exciting things. Someone who loves doing dangerous and adventurous activities. Examples: 1 - The young boy acted like a daredevil when he jumped off the highest diving board at the swimming pool. 2 - As a daredevil, she enjoyed flying in small, fast airplanes and doing loops and tricks in the sky.

Send us Fan Mail Call Off to cancel something that was planned, like an event or activity, usually because something changed or didn't go as expected. Examples: 1 - They had to call off the outdoor picnic because of the heavy rain. 2 - The meeting was called off because the manager was not available. Point: 1 -  The teacher called off the test because many students were sick. 2 - The teacher...

Send us Fan Mail Kill two birds with one stone killing two birds with one stone means to achieve two goals or complete two tasks with a single action. Examples:  1 -  By starting a vegetable garden, Jake teaches his children about gardening and saves money on groceries — killing two birds with one stone. 2 - Mia combined her business trip with a vacation, exploring a new city while attending meeti...

Send us Fan Mail Easier said than done:  Something is hard to do even though it seems simple when you talk about it. Examples: 1 - Mark listens to audiobooks during his daily commute, enjoying literature while avoiding traffic stress — killing two birds with one stone. 2 - Mia combined her business trip with a vacation, exploring a new city while attending meetings — killing two birds with one sto...

Send us Fan Mail People Person: A people person is a person who enjoys being with other people and is good at working with them or talking to them. Examples: 1 - She's a real people person and makes friends easily wherever she goes. 2 - She's always been a people person which makes her perfect for a job in customer service.  `

Send us Fan Mail Procrastinate: To delay doing something, often because it seems difficult or unpleasant. Examples: 1 - I always procrastinate cleaning the house until the last minute. 2 - Don't procrastinate paying your bills; it can lead to late fees and a bad credit score.

Send us Fan Mail Ambitious: Having a strong desire to achieve big goals or succeed. An ambitious person really likes to become successful and does his or her best to achieve big goals. Examples: 1 - She is very ambitious and dreams of becoming a CEO one day. 2 - The ambitious student set a goal to read fifty books by the end of the year.

Send us Fan Mail Altruist: Someone who selflessly cares about the well-being of others and often acts to help them without expecting anything in return. Examples: 1 -  Princess Diana was known as an altruist because of her kindness and charity work. She always helped poor people and supported people with AIDS. 2  - As an altruist, she donates clothes and blankets to homeless shelters every winter.

Send us Fan Mail Serendipity: Serendipity is when you unexpectedly find something good or pleasant without actively searching for it. Examples: 1. Receiving a dream job offer during a random chat at a party was a life-changing moment of serendipity. 2. It was pure serendipity that I found my old friend in a city so far from home. 3. It was pure serendipity when I found my lost earring while diggin...

Send us Fan Mail A Blessing in Disguise: We use blessing in disguise when we want to talk about sth that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good or beneficial later. Examples: 1- Losing my job was a blessing in disguise. It pushed me to pursue my passion for photography, and now I have a successful business doing what I love. 2- My car breaking down on the way to work was a bl...