Another
very interesting movie about writers: "The Words" (2012). It shows the
difficulties of writing, getting by and getting a publisher. What would
a writer agree to do to be published? It also shows the life of three
different writers, but... who is the writer and who is the character?
Are all of us characters???
Curious to find out? So watch it!
Outro
filme muito interessante com escritores: " As Palavras" (2012). Ele
mostra as dificuldades de escrever, se virar e encontrar uma editora. O
que um escritor concordaria em fazer para ser publicado? Também mostra a
vida de três escritores, mas... quem é o escritor e que é o personagem?
Somos todos personagens???
Curioso para descobrir? Então assista!
Picture from: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1840417/
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.
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.