Repostagem: In safe hands

    

Newborn babies respond enthusiastically to soft stroking, cuddling and caressing, say experts

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/11/131128_todays_phrase_safe_hands.shtml

Today's Phrase

When you say someone is in safe hands, you mean they are being cared for by someone who is confident and skilled.

Examples:

John is going to be operated on by one of the best surgeons in the country. He's in safe hands.

The new CEO of the company had degrees in engineering and business administration. The staff knew they were in safe hands.

Take note

A safe pair of hands is a similar expression. It refers to someone who can be trusted to do a good job, avoiding mistakes.

Example:

My boss gives me all the difficult assignments. He knows I am a safe pair of hands.

Interesting fact

In developed countries, the average birth weight of a full-term newborn baby is approximately 3.4 kg, and is typically in the range of 2.7 - 4.6 kg.

Gratitude

Filme: Un + Une

O filme francês, de 2015, aproxima duas pessoas que em princípio não têm nada a ver uma com a outra. Os dois acabam fazendo uma jornada juntos para encontrar uma mulher religiosa a fim de pedirem auxílio para dois desejos de que necessitam.  Gostei muito do filme que por vezes é imprevisível, nos fazendo pensar de uma forma e voltar atrás no que achávamos que fosse acontecer.  Recomendo!

Repostagem: To flag up

Bunting is a common sight at celebrations in the UK. Photo: Laurence Coss/ BBC

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/11/131121_todays_phrase_to_flag_up.shtml

Today's Phrase

To flag something up is to emphasise its importance, or to mention it so that others know about it.

Examples:

At the meeting Martin flagged up the issue of late payments. He said that we hadn't paid our suppliers for three months.

There are a couple of points that I'd like to flag up today: one is the increasing number of customer complaints and the other is the problem with our computer system.

Take note

If you are flagging, it means you are becoming weaker and running out of energy.

Example:

I worked really hard from 7am until lunch, but after lunch I was really flagging!

Interesting fact

The colourful triangular flags in the picture are called 'bunting', and are often seen at street parties and weddings in the UK. The flags have a long history in the UK, though they have seen a particular return to popularity after the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011.