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Literal:
π’ HELM = a handle or wheel used for controlling the direction in which a boat moves
Figurative:
π©ββοΈ AT THE HELM = in charge of an organization, project, etc.
π¨ββοΈ TAKE THE HELM = to take charge of an organization, project, etc.
#ingles
Thanks for voting, Steppers! 55% of you got this right.
GIVE NOTICE = to inform your employer that you are quitting your job
SAUNTER = to walk in a slow, relaxed way (this word has a connotation of having a confident attitude while you walk this way)
It felt amazing to _____ today!
I _____ into my bossβs office and let my resignation letter float right down in front of her, light as a feather. I love knowing sheβll never have power over me again.
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27%give heed, trembled
18%give counsel, cowered
55%give notice, sauntered
0%give a damn, quivered
11 votes β’ Final results Next Step English ππ retweeted
Slang Word: "Bleak" πβ
Meaning: Depressing, hopeless, or really badβused to describe situations, moods, or outcomes that donβt look good.
π Usage Examples:
β "My bank account is looking bleak after all that shopping." πΈπ©
β "The weather is so bleak todayβjust gray skies and rain." π§οΈβοΈ
β "Their chances of winning the game are pretty bleak." πβ
π‘ Think of it like this: If something is bleak, itβs not looking good, has no hope, or feels depressing. π
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It felt amazing to _____ today!
I _____ into my bossβs office and let my resignation letter float right down in front of her, light as a feather. I love knowing sheβll never have power over me again.
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27%give heed, trembled
18%give counsel, cowered
55%give notice, sauntered
0%give a damn, quivered
11 votes β’ Final resultsI canβt imagine a more delightful afternoon than one spent strolling the ramparts of Tossa de Mar. π©΅
πΆββοΈSTROLL
= to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way
π° RAMPARTS
= high, wide walls of stone or earth with a path on top, built around a castle, town, etc. to defend it
#ingles
I absolutely craveβ¦
π beets
π celery (especially with peanut butter!)
π cucumber
π mushrooms
π pumpkin
π sweet potato
π tomato
and
π zucchini
I canβt standβ¦
π Brussels sprouts
π cabbage
π cauliflower
π green beans
and
π peas
How about you?
#LearningEnglish
π£ VEGETABLES π£
Do you have a favourite vegetable? Is there one that you don't like?
See our complete English lesson (including videos with pronunciation) here:
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Goodness gracious! They sure do sell some risquΓ© souvenirs!
π³ GOODNESS GRACIOUS = a cute and slightly old-fashioned way to express surprise
πΆοΈ RISQUΓ = sexual in nature and slightly shocking (you can tell a risquΓ© joke, see a risquΓ© performance, etc.)
#inglΓ©s #vocabulary
Next Step English ππ retweeted
Idiom: "Go on a Wild Goose Chase" π¦’πββοΈ
Meaning: To waste time searching for something that is difficult or impossible to find; to pursue a hopeless or pointless task.
π Usage Examples:
β "I spent hours looking for that rare book, but it was a wild goose chase." πβ
β "They told me I could get cheap concert tickets, but it was just a wild goose chase." ποΈπ€¦ββοΈ
β "Trying to track down the missing document was a wild goose chase." π’π
π‘ Think of it like this: Geese are hard to catch because they move quickly and unpredictably. If youβre chasing a wild goose, youβre running around aimlessly with no success! πββοΈπ¦’
Your English goals are within reachβletβs do this!
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Next Step English ππ retweeted
DRACONIAN = very severe (regarding laws and policies or their implementation)
πΉDraconian measures were taken to combat drug trafficking.
Draco was a lawmaker in ancient Greece who wanted the death penalty for even minor crimes.
How do you say draconian in your language?
This is the problem with having advanced students! You stole my follow-up post, @Jayfromthesky! π
Iβm so proud of you! πππ
πΊπΈ GRUELING
π¬π§ GRUELLING
= very difficult and making you very tired, needing great effort for a long time
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My lunch todayβoatmeal with chia seedsβwas tasty, but it looked like gruel!
π₯£ GRUEL = a cheap simple food made, especially in the past, by boiling oats with water or milk
(This word has a connotation of the food being unpleasantβalmost like itβs a punishment to eat it.)
#ESL
I used this word all the time.
The #WordOfTheDay is βchutzpah.β
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ALT Merriam-Webster Word of the Day February 18, 2025 'chutzpah' noun | KHOOTS-puh "brazen boldness often paired with reckless self-controlled" Background Image: A red car parked across parking lines with white cars parked correctly on either side
When we arrived at Itzurun, I must have stood there gawking at the view for at least an hour.
GAWK AT = to look at something or someone in a stupid or rude way
(Here, I was so surprised by the beauty of the view that it paralyzed meβ I just stood there staring like an idiot!)
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58% of you knew the right answer.
I love LAZING about in bed with Adri on Sunday mornings. Itβs the best!
βΊοΈ VOCAB QUIZ βΊοΈ
I love _______ about in bed with Adri on Sunday mornings. Weβve got nowhere to be and can just enjoy our pillows and each otherβs company.
= to relax and enjoy yourself, doing very little
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21 votes β’ Final results Next Step English ππ retweeted
I was bound and determined to see the Northern Lights and stayed outside in freezing temps for five nights waiting.
Happy New Year! πππ
Next Step English ππ retweeted
π€ VOCAB LESSON π€
Adrian gazed at the stone awestruck. Its sheer size left him dumbfounded.
AWESTRUCK = feeling very impressed by something
SHEER = [only before noun] used to emphasize the size, degree, or amount of something
DUMBFOUNDED = unable to speak because of surprise
I love rollercoasters! Just followed!
Cool account if you areβ¦
π’ a thrill seeker
π’ an adrenaline junkie
= a person who enjoys and tries to have experiences that cause a feeling of extreme excitement
Weeeeeee! π€ͺ
π’ If you like theme parks and coasters (like I do), check out my IG page dedicated to this world I love so much. @spaincoastergeek
instagram.com/spaincoastergeβ¦
π€VOCAB QUIZ π€
We looked over these ceramic _____________ to see if we could use any for our mosaic.
a) wicks
b) shards
c) decanters
d) whiskers
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βΊοΈ VOCAB QUIZ βΊοΈ
I love _______ about in bed with Adri on Sunday mornings. Weβve got nowhere to be and can just enjoy our pillows and each otherβs company.
= to relax and enjoy yourself, doing very little
#Vocabulary #θ±θͺ #Ingles
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21 votes β’ Final results