Happy Thanksgiving!


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To pop your head out

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/03/130319_todays_phrase_to_pop_your_head_out.shtmlCrocus flowers growing in snow

Crocus flowers pop their heads out through a layer of fresh snow. Photo: AP/ Matthias Hiekel

Today's Phrase

If someone says they are going to pop their head out, they mean they are going to take a brief look outside.
Examples:
I'm just going to pop my head out and check the weather to see if I need to take an umbrella with me today.

Could you just pop your head out of the window please and see what's caused the traffic to stop.

Take note

If your eyes pop out of your head, it describes the look of complete surprise on your face when you see someone or something that is very unusual or surprising.
Example:
When John asked Jane to marry him and gave her a diamond ring, her eyes popped out of her head: it was completely unexpected.

Interesting fact

The British Autumn crocus flower was once used as a herbal treatment for inflammation. This is because it contains a chemical (colchicine), which is known to have medicinal properties, including anti-cancer effects. Scientists are now trying to use the chemical to treat tumours

A flash of inspiration

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/03/130312_todays_phrase_flash_of_inspiration.shtml

Lightning near Athens

A flash of lighting is seen in Piraeus, near Athens during a rainstorm. Photo: Elina Liberta/ AP

Today's Phrase

If you have a flash of inspiration it means that you get a sudden idea that helps you create or achieve what you were hoping to do.
Examples:
John's new travel book was a huge success after the flash of inspiration he got while sitting on the bus.
The idea for my song came to me in a flash of inspiration!

Take note

The expression a flash in the pan refers to someone or something that is popular or gets noticed, but only for a short period of time.
Example:
Susan had a number one hit with her song, but after that we never heard from her again. People said she was just a flash in the pan.

Interesting fact

Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced by a thunderstorm. Lightning kills and injures between 75 and 100 people every year - more than hurricanes or tornadoes. The highest death toll from a lightning strike was in 1971 when a passenger airline flying over the Amazon rainforest was hit by lightning, causing it to crash, killing 91 people on board.

Adverbs of frequency


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Crowd pleaser

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/02/130226_todays_phrase_crowd_pleaser.shtml
A general view of Saint Peter's square at the Vatican as Pope Benedict XVI celebrates a mass on Easter Sunday.
Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square to hear Pope Benedict XVI. Photo: Getty Images

Today's Phrase

A crowd pleaser is someone or something that is always popular with large numbers of people.
Examples:
That kiss between Prince William and Princess Catherine was a real crowd pleaser.

The appearance of Madonna at the music festival was a crowd pleaser.

Take note

If someone is described as being part of the in-crowd, they belong to a fashionable, popular or privileged group of people.
Example:
Jane was keen to be part of the in-crowd so she bought the latest designer clothes.

Interesting fact

On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. The 85-year-old Benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. He says he no longer has the mental or physical strength to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
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