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The Internet TESL Journal

For Teachers of English as a Second Language An Internet periodical devoted to English language teaching. However it will be very useful both for teachers and students. Judge yourself! The […] www.english-slang.com

Albert Einstein

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive […] www.english-slang.com

gift of gab

[gift of gab] or [gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. * /Many men get elected because […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Slang is

"very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid and ephemeral than ordinary language" (Random House Unabridged Dictionary) - learn ~600 slang expressions

An idiom is

an expression "whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements… or from the general grammatical rules of a language"

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by a long shot

[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. - Used to add emphasis. * /Bert was the best swimmer […]

fifth column

[fifth column] {n. phr.} A group or organization within a country that works to bring about the country's downfall, usually […]

Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Take care of sense and the sounds will take care of themselves.

lose face

[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error or failure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect […]

stone-cold

[stone-cold] {adj.} Having no warmth; completely cold. - Used to describe things that are better when warm. * /The boys who […]

Harry S. Truman

(1884-1972) U.S. President Never kick a fresh cow pie on a hot day.

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