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Be in for something

1. Get some rest tonight. We’re in for a busy day tomorrow.2. The kids can’t wait. They know they’re in for a fun weekend at Disney World.3. Have you seen the syllabus? I think we’re in for a tough semester.4. We’re in for some heavy thunderstorms tonight as the storm moves into our area.5. Her… Read more »

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debunk (v)

1. They continue to insist their restaurant serves the best pasta even though their claim has been debunked twice by food critics. 2. The 12-year-old’s science experiment debunked the commonly-accepted idea that toilet bowls always have more bacteria than the kitchen tap.3. The news article debunked the manufacturer’s claim that the new kitchen gadget was… Read more »

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Weigh in on something

1. The president attended the meeting to weigh in on the proposed projects.2. Could you weigh in on our idea for the party? We’d like to know what you think.3. Tom loves to weigh in on everything his brother does.4. Everyone weighed in on her new tattoo. Most of them were positive though.5. Millions of… Read more »

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Quick Reminder: Practice makes perfect

I came across a quote posted by @CoachCoreyWayne on Twitter. The quote is by the German literary great Johann Von Goethe and says, “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do.” This quote is relevant to whatever endeavor you are engaged in, of course, but it caught my attention because it… Read more »

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GR – the third conditional part 2

First of all, G2R (Grammar2Remember) is now simply GR (GrammarReminder). I decided to change it mainly because it’s simpler and I think it sounds better. GrammarReminder just rolls off the tongue better than Grammar2Remember.   Secondly, if you need a quick refresher on the third conditional, go to our May 21 blog first to review… Read more »

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breadwinner; bring home the bacon

WOTD: breadwinneridiom: bring home the bacon1. Their dad was the breadwinner for the family until he lost his job. Now their mom is the one bringing home the bacon.2. Both their mom and dad bring home the bacon.3. Who’s the breadwinner in your family?4. He could easily work from home, so he was able to… Read more »