Phrases, Unpacked: Next Thing You Know

Phrases, Unpacked: Next Thing You Know

Welcome to our new series of posts dedicated to handy phrases. In each post, we’ll unpack one phrase at a time and teach you everything you need to know about it. And the next thing you know, you’ll be able to use it confidently and naturally in everyday speech.

The first phrase in the series is, fittingly, “the next thing you know.” It’s definitely a phrase worth knowing, so let’s dive right in!


Add the right phrases, and next thing you know, you’re telling richer stories that connect, engage, and inspire.
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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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For A Long Time vs. In A Long Time

For A Long Time vs. In A Long Time

Consider these two sentences:

  1. I haven’t done this for a long time.
  2. I haven’t done this in a long time.

Do they mean exactly the same thing, or is there a difference in meaning?

Keep reading to find out. By the end of this article, you’ll understand when in a long time is more appropriate than for a long time, and vice versa.

As always, we’ve included exercises, so be sure to test your understanding when you’re ready.

“I haven’t played tennis in a long time, even though I played it for a long time when I was younger…”
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