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Extreme Adjectives
Small
Big
Surprized

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Extreme Adjectives
Small - Tiny
Big - Huge
Surprized - Amezed

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Extreme Adjectives
Angry
Durty/Messy
Funy

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Extreme Adjectives
Angry - Furious
Durty/Messy - Filthy
Funy - Hilarious

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Extreme Adjectives
Tasty
Cold
Hot

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Extreme Adjectives
Tasty - Delicious
Cold - Freezing
Hot - Boiling

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Extreme Adjectives
Hungry
Scared/Afraid
Happy

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Extreme Adjectives
Hungry - Starving
Scared/Afraid - Terrifield
Happy - Delighted

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Whats mean the phrasal verb - Look up -

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To search for quick information (e.g., in a book, database, or online).
“I’ll look up the train schedule online.”

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Whats mean the phrasal verb - Read up -

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To study or research a topic thoroughly
“He’s reading up on European history for his trip.”

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Whats mean the phrasal verb - Check up -

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To verify or monitor someone/something
“The manager checks up on new employees weekly.”
“I called to check up on my grandmother’s health.”

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Explain these 3 worlds:
Nationwide
National
Nationality

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  1. Nationwide
    Meaning: Covering or affecting an entire nation (geographic focus).
    “This chain operates nationwide.” (adv.)
  2. National
    Meaning:
    Relating to a whole nation (not local/international).
    Characteristic of a nation (identity, institutions)
    “National elections are held every four years.”
  3. Nationality
    Meaning:
    Legal citizenship of a country (“She has French nationality.”).
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como dizer abrir a torneira em ingles

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“Turn on the tap” → Open to let water flow.

“Turn on the tap to rinse your hands.”

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como dizer sinta-se a vontade para ….

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  1. “Feel free to…” (Most versatile and natural)
    “Feel free to ask questions during the session.”
  2. “You’re welcome to…” (Polite and inviting)
    “You’re welcome to use the waiting area.”
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Whats twinkle means?

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Cintilante
Brilhante
Shining

she looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye

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whats the two means of pipe

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Pode ser cano ou cachimbo

they were sharing a pipe of tobacco

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Whats calluses means?

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Calos

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When use the relative pronouns Which?

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We use which in relative clauses to refer to animals and to things. We use it to introduce defining and non-defining relative clauses.

You need to tick the box which says yes. (defining)

He won’t have much time to prepare for the meeting, which is this afternoon. (non-defining)

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When use the relative pronouns that?

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We use that instead of who, whom or which in relative clauses to refer to people, animals and things. We use it to introduce DEFINING clauses only.

We met somebody last night that did the speech therapy course two years after you. (refers to a person)

The 8.30 is the train that you need to get. (refers to a thing)

She blamed herself for everything that had happened.

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Whats the phrase “ I beg you perdon” means?

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Eu imploro seu perdao

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What kick off menans?

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Means start
E.g the party kicks off 10p.m

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What home land means?

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Where you come from/where you born

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What “not go down with someone” means?

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significa que algo não foi bem aceito ou não agradou alguém.

The joke didn’t go down well with the audience.
→ A piada não caiu bem com o público.

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What Dried Up means?

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🔹 1. Secar (literalmente)

“Dried up” é o passado de “dry up”, que significa secar completamente.

Exemplo:
• The river dried up during the drought.
→ O rio secou durante a seca.

🔹 2. Acabar / esgotar (algo que antes existia)

Pode ser usado para falar de dinheiro, oportunidades, recursos ou ideias que acabaram.

Exemplos:
• Funding for the project dried up.
→ O financiamento para o projeto acabou.
• My inspiration has dried up.
→ Minha inspiração secou / acabou.

🔹 3. Travar ao falar (menos comum, mas usado)

Também pode significar ficar sem saber o que dizer de repente, especialmente ao falar em público.

Exemplo:
• He dried up in the middle of his speech.
→ Ele travou no meio do discurso.

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What the words representative, representation and unrepresentative means

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✅ 1. Representative (substantivo ou adjetivo)

🔹 Como substantivo:

Significa representante — uma pessoa que fala ou age em nome de outra pessoa, grupo, empresa ou país.

Exemplo:
• She is a sales representative for the company.
→ Ela é uma representante de vendas da empresa.

🔹 Como adjetivo:

Significa representativo, algo que reflete ou mostra as características típicas de um grupo maior.

Exemplo:
• This sample is representative of the whole population.
→ Esta amostra é representativa da população inteira.

✅ 2. Representation (substantivo)

Significa representação — o ato de representar algo, seja de forma política, visual, simbólica, etc.

Exemplos:
• The painting is a representation of freedom.
→ A pintura é uma representação da liberdade.
• They demand political representation.
→ Eles exigem representação política.

✅ 3. Unrepresentative (adjetivo)

Significa não representativo, ou seja, algo que não reflete corretamente um grupo, ideia ou realidade.

Exemplo:
• The survey results are unrepresentative of the general population.
→ Os resultados da pesquisa não são representativos da população geral.

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What the phrase to lost your voice means?

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You are unable to speak normally because your voice has become weak, hoarse, or gone completely — usually due to illness, overuse, or strain.

I lost my voice after shouting too much at the concert.
→ Perdi a voz depois de gritar demais no show.

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What the phrase don’t make out you’re disappointed means?

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Stop acting like you’re disappointed when you’re not.

• “Make out” (phrasal verb) = fingir, fazer parecer, dar a entender
• So “make out you’re disappointed” = fingir que está decepcionado

Don’t make out you’re disappointed — you never even wanted to go!
→ Não finge que está decepcionado — você nem queria ir!

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Whats the words imprarical, practically and practise means?

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✅ 1. Impractical (adjetivo)

➤ Significa: impraticável, pouco prático, difícil de aplicar na prática

É usado para descrever algo que não funciona bem na vida real, mesmo que pareça bom na teoria.

Exemplos:
• This idea is interesting but completely impractical.
→ Essa ideia é interessante, mas completamente impraticável.
• High heels are impractical for walking long distances.
→ Saltos altos são pouco práticos para andar longas distâncias.

✅ 2. Practically (advérbio)

Tem dois sentidos principais:

🔹 a) Quase / praticamente (muito comum)

Exemplo:
• It’s practically impossible to find parking here.
→ É praticamente impossível achar estacionamento aqui.

🔹 b) De forma prática / com praticidade

Exemplo:
• Try to pack your suitcase practically.
→ Tente arrumar sua mala de forma prática.

✅ 3. Practise (verbo – forma britânica)

➤ Significa: praticar (exercitar uma habilidade)

⚠️ Atenção:
• No inglês britânico, usamos “practise” (verbo) e “practice” (substantivo).
• No inglês americano, tudo é “practice”, tanto verbo quanto substantivo.

Exemplos:
• (UK) I need to practise my English more.
→ Preciso praticar mais meu inglês.
• (US) I need to practice my English more. → (mesmo significado)

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What the prhase to draw the curtains means?
1. Literal meaning (mais comum no dia a dia): “To draw the curtains” = abrir ou fechar as cortinas • Curiosamente, “draw” pode significar puxar para abrir ou puxar para fechar, dependendo da situação. 🔹 So: • Draw the curtains in the morning → Abrir as cortinas • Draw the curtains at night → Fechar as cortinas Exemplo: • It’s getting dark, can you draw the curtains? → Está escurecendo, pode fechar as cortinas? ⸻ ✅ 2. Figurative meaning (mais literário/formal): “To draw the curtains on something” = encerrar ou finalizar algo Exemplo: • After 20 years in politics, he drew the curtains on his career. → Depois de 20 anos na política, ele encerrou sua carreira.
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What the prhase doing it up means?
1. Renovating / Decorating “To do something up” = reformar, renovar, decorar ou restaurar (uma casa, um carro, um cômodo etc.) Exemplo: • They’re doing up their old house. → Eles estão reformando a casa antiga. • We bought an old car and we’re doing it up. → Compramos um carro velho e estamos restaurando ele.
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What the prhase to take offence means?
To take offence” = Levar para o lado pessoal / Ficar ofendido ⸻ 🔹 Exemplos: 1. Please don’t take offence — I was only joking. → Por favor, não se ofenda — eu estava só brincando. 2. He took offence at her comment about his cooking. → Ele ficou ofendido com o comentário dela sobre a comida dele.
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What the prhase bit hit and miss means?
Algo imprevisível, inconsistente ou que às vezes funciona e às vezes não. The food at that restaurant is a bit hit and miss. → A comida naquele restaurante é meio incerta (às vezes boa, às vezes ruim).
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What idle gossip means?
“Idle gossip” means talking about other people’s lives or affairs in a casual, often careless way, without any real purpose—usually when it’s not important and possibly not even true. • “Idle” means pointless, unproductive, or done without real reason. • “Gossip” refers to chatting about others, especially their personal or private matters. So, “idle gossip” = pointless talk about other people. Example: They spent the afternoon engaged in idle gossip about their coworkers.
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What bone idle means?
Bone idle” is a British English expression that means extremely lazy — not just a little lazy, but completely unwilling to do any work at all. • “Bone” emphasizes the depth of the laziness — as if someone is lazy right down to their bones. • “Idle” means not active or not working. So, “bone idle” = totally, thoroughly lazy. Example: He’s not just lazy — he’s bone idle!
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What the world to be out of date means?
The phrase “to be out of date” means that something is no longer current, no longer useful, or no longer in style. It can apply to information, technology, fashion, ideas, or even food (in terms of expiration). Meanings by context: 1. Information/Technology → Old or no longer accurate That software is out of date — it doesn’t support the new features. 2. Fashion/Style → Not trendy anymore Those clothes went out of date years ago. 3. Documents/ID → No longer valid or expired Your passport is out of date — you need to renew it. 4. Food (British English especially) → Expired Don’t eat that, it’s out of date!
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Whats the words decorative, decoration, decorator means?
Great question! These three words — decorative, decoration, and decorator — are all related to making something look nice, but they’re used in different ways. Here’s a breakdown: ⸻ 🖼️ 1. Decorative (adjective) Meaning: Something made to look nice or beautiful, not necessarily useful. • 🗣️ “This vase is decorative — it doesn’t hold water, but it looks nice.” • 🪴 Used to describe objects, patterns, or styles. • 📚 Synonyms: ornamental, pretty ⸻ 🎉 2. Decoration (noun) Meaning: An item or thing used to make something look more attractive. • 🗣️ “We put up decorations for the birthday party.” • 🧁 Can be physical things (balloons, flowers) or design elements (colors, lights) • 📚 Also used to describe medals or honors (e.g. a military decoration) ⸻ 🧑‍🎨 3. Decorator (noun) Meaning: A person whose job is to design or arrange decorations, especially for homes or events. • 🗣️ “We hired an interior decorator to help design the living room.” • 👷 Can also mean a painter (in some places like the UK: “painter and decorator”)
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What the words safety, safely and unsafe means?
🛡️ 1. Safety (noun) Meaning: The state of being safe; freedom from danger or harm. • 🗣️ “Your safety is our top priority.” • ❗ It’s a thing or concept — not an action. • 🧠 Think of it as what we want to have. ⸻ ✅ 2. Safely (adverb) Meaning: Doing something in a safe way. • 🗣️ “She crossed the road safely.” • 🚶 Describes how something is done. • 🧠 Think of it as how we act to avoid danger. ⸻ ⚠️ 3. Unsafe (adjective) Meaning: Not safe; possibly dangerous or harmful. • 🗣️ “That building is unsafe — don’t go inside.” • 🔥 Used to describe a person, place, or situation.
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Whats the expression to see someone off means?
The expression “to see someone off” means to go with someone to say goodbye, usually when they’re leaving for a trip or going away somewhere (like at the airport, train station, or bus stop). ⸻ 🔹 Meaning: To accompany someone as they leave and say goodbye — often at a station, airport, or home. ⸻ ✅ Examples: • “We went to the airport to see her off.” → (We went with her and said goodbye before her flight.) • “He saw me off at the train station.” → (He came with me and said goodbye before I got on the train.)
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Whats the difference means of head?
Great question! The word “head” in English has many different meanings, depending on how it’s used. Here’s a clear breakdown by category: ⸻ 🧠 1. Literal meaning (body part) • The part of the body on top of your neck, where your brain, eyes, ears, etc. are. “He hit his head on the door.” ⸻ 👤 2. Leader / Person in charge • “Head” can mean boss or leader of a group, company, or department. “She is the head of the department.” “The school’s head teacher is very strict.” ⸻ 🧭 3. Direction / Movement (as a verb) • “To head” means to go in a direction. “We’re heading to the beach.” “He headed home after work.” ⸻ 🔝 4. Top or front part of something • The front or top of something (a line, a bed, a table, a queue). “She was at the head of the line.” “Put the pillows at the head of the bed.” ⸻ 💡 5. Mind / Thoughts / Intelligence • “Head” can also mean someone’s thoughts or mind. “Use your head!” ( = Think carefully!) “I can’t get this song out of my head.” ⸻ 💰 6. Per person (used in counting) • Especially in economics or business: “The dinner costs $30 per head.” ( = per person) ⸻ 🪙 7. On a coin • “Heads or tails?” (Heads = the side with a face) “It landed on heads.”
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Explain Zero Condition about use, Structure and give exemple
Zero Conditional 🔹 Use: Facts, things that are always true. 🔹 Structure: If + present simple, present simple. Example: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils. (Se você aquece água a 100°C, ela ferve.)
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Explain First Condition about use, Structure and give exemple
First Conditional 🔹 Use: Real future situations, possible and likely. 🔹 Structure: If + present simple, will + verb. Example: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home. (Se chover amanhã, eu vou ficar em casa.)
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Explain Second Condition about use, Structure and give exemple
🔹 Use: Unreal or imaginary situations now or in the future. 🔹 Structure: If + past simple, would + verb. Example: If I won the lottery, I would travel the world. (Se eu ganhasse na loteria, eu viajaria pelo mundo.)
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Explain Third Condition about use, Structure and give exemple
Third Conditional 🔹 Use: Past situations that didn’t happen (regrets). 🔹 Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle. Example: If I had studied, I would have passed the test. (Se eu tivesse estudado, teria passado na prova.)
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Explain Mixed Condition about use, Structure and give exemple
Mixed Conditional 🔹 Use: Mix of past and present (past action → present result). 🔹 Structure: If + past perfect, would + verb (now). Example: If I had gone to bed early, I wouldn’t be tired now. (Se eu tivesse ido dormir cedo, eu não estaria cansado agora.)
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what the phrase put your success down ... means?
he phrase "put your success down to..." means to attribute or credit your success to a particular factor, person, or reason. It suggests acknowledging what or who helped you achieve success. Example: "She put her success down to hard work and perseverance." (Meaning: She believes her success was because of hard work and perseverance.)
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what the phrase I stuck with it means?
🔹 Structure: "to stick with something" = to not give up / to keep going 🔸 Examples: "Learning English was difficult at first, but I stuck with it." 👉 I didn’t give up; I kept learning English. "The job was tough, but I stuck with it for a year." 👉 I continued doing the job, even though it was hard.
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