Turn the page

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2014/06/140612_todays_phrase_turn_the_page.shtml

Digital books are becoming popular but for some nothing beats the feel of paper

Today's Phrase

To turn the page means to leave a difficult situation behind and move on to a new period in your life. It’s more commonly used in American English.

Examples:

Joan cried a lot during her divorce. When it was over, she decided to turn the page and start partying again.

The president told the nation the war was over and asked them to turn the page and work for the reconstruction of the country.

Take note

Don't confuse this expression with to be on the same page. That phrase means 'to think in a similar way'.

Example:

The team leader organised a meeting as soon as he started in the new post. He wanted to make sure everybody was on the same page.

Interesting fact

According to the website guinnessworldrecords.com, the largest book ever printed measures 5m x 8.06m, weighs about 1500kg and has 429 pages. It was unveiled by Mshahed International Group in Dubai, UAE, on 27 February 2012.

Plaster frames/ Molduras de gesso

These picture/mirror frames are incredible to give uniqueness to a part of your home.  You just need some DIY: buy some plaster frames in different sizes and shapes, paint them in colors you enjoy and add some mirror, photos or pictures you like to make your space even cosier. 
Essas molduras para figuras/espelho são incríveis para dar singularidade a uma parte da sua casa. Você só precisa de um pouco de "faça você mesmo": compre algumas molduras de gesso em tamanhos e formatos variados, pinte-as em cores que você goste e adicione espelho, fotos ou imagens que você curta para tornar seu espaço ainda mais aconchegante.

Picture from: http://revistacasaejardim.globo.com/Revista/Common/0,,EMI86345-16877,00-O+QUE+VOCE+PRECISA+SABER+ANTES+DE+FURAR+A+PAREDE.html

Tengo ganas de ti

"Tengo ganas de ti" (2012) is a romantic movie, a sequel of "Three meters above the sky".  I haven't seen the first yet, but I liked this one a lot, both starring Mario Casas as Hache.  A Spanish movie for a change... and a quite 'caliente' one.
"Sou louco por você" (2012) é um filme romântico, sequência de "Três metros acima do céu".  Ainda não assisti ao primeiro, mas gostei muito desse, ambos estrelados por Mario Casas como Hache.  Um filme espanhol para variar... e um tanto 'caliente'.

Picture from: http://www.impawards.com/intl/spain/2012/tengo_ganas_de_ti_ver2.html

Bread and butter

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2014/06/140610_todays_phrase_bread_and_butter.shtml

A snack in the garden - bread, butter, cheese, wine - and a hungry looking cat

Today's Phrase

Someone's bread and butter means something that gives them their regular income.

Examples:

You can't ask your neighbour to fix your car for free. He's a mechanic and fixing cars is his bread and butter.

Mary was very helpful to her clients. She knew they were her bread and butter.

Take note

Don't confuse this expression with to butter up. This phrase means to flatter someone so that they like you and you can get something from them.

Example:

Fred was new to the company but he didn't waste time before buttering up the boss.

Interesting fact

Bread and butter pudding is a very traditional, simple British recipe. Its basic ingredients are sugar, cinnamon, butter, bread, sultanas, milk and eggs.

Flowers in a cup / Flores no copo

And then you take some firm cups paint them in beautiful colors to have unique tiny flower beds, and hang them all together to embellish your home: www.realsimple.com.

E então você pega alguns copos firmes e os pinta com belas cores para fazer pequenos canteiros originais, e os pendura juntos para embelezar seu lar: www.realsimple.com.

From: http://browse.realsimple.com/home-organizing/gardening/index.html?No=9&sp=mostPopular

Get, get and some more get

From: http://honorigarciaenglish.blogspot.com.br/2014/04/expressions-with-get.html

Weigh in

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2014/06/140603_todays_phrase_weigh_in.shtml

Would you weigh in to an argument with this man?

Today's Phrase

To weigh in means to give an opinion in a discussion or argument.

Examples:

Even my grandmother weighed in when we were discussing climate change - she said it’s a punishment for our sins.

Owners of small businesses have weighed in on the interest rate debate. Most of them want to keep the rates low for as long as possible.

Take note

Don't confuse this expression with to weigh (something) up. This phrase means to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation before deciding what to do.

Example:

I didn't sleep a wink last night because I was weighing up my options. Shall I move to Australia or stay in Britain?

Interesting fact

According to the website guinnessworldrecords.com, the person who has supported the heaviest weight by his neck was the American Frank Ciavattone. He lifted a weight of 366.50 kg (808 lb) at the New England Weightlifting Club in Walpole, Massachusetts in the US, on 15 November 2005.

Daring/ Ousadia

Contrasting colors and objects can give a unique look for a focus point at your home.  Observe how interesting these contemporaneous and ancient items look mixed in the same scene from www.housetohome.co.uk. Daring, isn't it !?!

Cores e objetos contrastantes podem dar uma aparência única para um ponto de foco na sua casa.  Observe como esses itens contemporâneos e antigos ficam interessantes misturados na mesma cena do www.housetohome.co.uk.  Ousado, não!?!

From: http://www.housetohome.co.uk/hallway/picture/bright-yellow-hallway

Midnight in Paris/ Meia-noite em Paris

Midnight in Paris is a wonderful movie by Woody Allen, which shows a story of a screenwriter who wants to become a book writer.  While he's in Paris with his fiancée, thinking about his book to be, something really special and fascinating happens to him, putting his life into new perspective.  Besides the nice story, the movie shows the beautiful sites of Paris and also presents some very interesting artists of some times in history.

Meia-noite em Paris é um filme de Woody Allen, que mostra a história de um roteirista que quer se tornar escritor de livros.  Enquanto ele está em Paris com sua noiva, pensando sobre seu futuro livro, algo realmente especial e fascinante acontece com ele, colocando sua vida em uma nova perspectiva.  Além de ser uma boa história, o filme mostra belas paisagens de Paris e também apresenta alguns artistas muito interessantes de alguns tempos da hitória.

Picture from: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2452601600/tt1605783?ref_=tt_ov_i#

What's up?

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2014/05/140527_todays_phrase_whats_up.shtml

A one-way road sign in London

Today's Phrase

When you want someone to tell you about a problem, you can ask them: what's up?

Examples:

What's up? I came to your house to party and everybody is sitting around looking sad.

What's up with Lauren? She's been acting in a very strange way.

Take note

In American English, you'll often hear the phrase what's up?Here it's being used as an informal greeting between friends.

Example:

What's up, Frank? I haven't seen you for ages.

Interesting fact

According to the website DriverAbroad.com, around 66% of the world's population live in countries where drivers use the right side of the road. There are 76 countries, territories and dependencies in which they drive on the left. Among these are India, Japan and the United Kingdom.

And for the table.../ E para a mesa...

And again, from www.realsimple.com, a simple but really eye pleasing table ornament for your Sunday lunch with friends.  Grab some flowers and make it happen with a bunch of green leaves and small wood boxes.  Charming, isn't it?!

E de novo, do www.realsimple.com, um ornamento de mesa simples mas  realmente agradável aos olhos para o almoço de domingo com amigos.  Pegue algumas flores e faça acontecer com um bocado de folhas verdes e caixotinhos de madeira.  Charmoso, não?!

From: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/decorations/create-floral-table-runner-00000000012676/index.html

Monet's garden/ Jardim de Monet

Monet's painting from his inspiring garden...
Pintura de Monet de seu jardim inspirador...

From: http://aidobonsai.com/2011/04/26/a-pintura-de-claude-monet/monet-2/

Tighten your belt

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2014/05/140506_todays_phrase_tighten_your_belt.shtml

Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for take-off!

Today's Phrase

If you tighten your belt you try to spend less money because you haven't got as much to spend as you did before.

Examples:

Since I started working part-time I've had to tighten my belt.

Celebrating Christmas is going to cost us a lot of money so we're all going to have to tighten our belts.

Take note

Being tight is used to describe people who do not like to spend their money.

Example:

My brother is so tight; all he bought me for my birthday was a cheap pair of socks!

Interesting fact

In judo or karate a coloured belt is worn to show a level of expertise. A black belt is worn by a person with the most experience.