Health Proverbs, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

Health Proverbs, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

The importance of good health has been promoted for centuries. That’s why there are so many sayings about health in all languages. Here are just a few examples: ‘Cure by food is better than cure by medicine’ (Chinese proverb), ‘A man with a cough can’t conceal himself’ (African proverb), and ‘One day in perfect health is much’ (Arabic proverb). In English, there are many wise health proverbs too. Let’s learn some of them and, most importantly, try to remember their wisdom in our everyday lives and apply these simple rules.

Good health is above wealth. An English proverb
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Clichés & Why They Are Not Always Bad

Clichés & Why They Are Not Always Bad

In a world full of stories and sayings we’ve all heard before, clichés often get a bad rap for being unoriginal. But what if there’s more to them than meets the eye? Clichés, like “race against time” or “rising from the ashes,” actually pack a punch of emotion and meaning. They’re like shortcuts in language that instantly bring up powerful images and feelings. So, let’s take a closer look at clichés, explore some common ones, and see how they can actually make our stories richer.

In the world of investment, timing is everything, and for the entrepreneur, it’s a constant race against time. Read the article to the end and comment on whether you think the clichés in bold are used effectively or not, and why.
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I Wish & If Only

I Wish & If Only

In continuation of our Conditionals series of posts, we’d like to devote this one to 2 very commonly used constructions – “I wish” and “if only.” Meaning-wise, both express wishes and hopes. However, note that we don’t have to use them to talk about the future every time. All you need to know about this grammar is in this article, including practical exercises, so read on…

I wish I would become a real writer one day.
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