Money Idioms

Money Idioms

Every now and then, we find ourselves in a situation where we need to talk about money, don’t we? And it’s only natural that there are quite a few English expressions that come in very handy in this sort of context – those describing financial hardship and prosperity, paying bills, wasting money, and, on the other hand, spending less. In today’s post, we’ll delve into these idioms and prepare you to use them to describe your financial situation in the current economic climate.

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Past Perfect Simple & Continuous Practice

Past Perfect Simple & Continuous Practice

Welcome back to our Past Perfect Simple and Past Perfect Continuous challenge! Are you ready to put your grammar skills to the test? Before you begin, make sure you’ve reviewed the theory behind these two tenses in the article here. Once you’re feeling confident, jump into the exercises below and see how well you’ve mastered them. If you get stuck or have any questions along the way, leave a comment below. We’re always happy to help!

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Past Perfect Simple & Continuous

Past Perfect Simple & Continuous

The Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous are often among the most challenging tenses for English learners. They can be difficult to master, which is why this article takes a closer look at how they work. We’ll explain when and how to use each tense, highlight the key differences between them, and provide plenty of exercises to help you practice with confidence in our next article.

We’ve already covered the basics in our Past Forms overview article, but these two tenses deserve a more detailed explanation of their own. So, let’s dive in.

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