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 »
1. If he keeps spreading himself too thin, he might have a nervous breakdown.2. I told my manager I couldn’t take on the new project; I was already spreading myself too thin.3. You really should ask for help. You’re already spreading yourself too thin. 4. She likes to help everyone, but she ends up spreading… Read more »
1. We finally finished the project, but we didn’t call it a day until 1 in the morning. We were so tired.2. You’ve been working for 8 hours straight! Why don’t you call it a day and get some rest.3. Let’s call it a day and start the next chapter tomorrow.4. She’s supposed to work… Read more »
1. When she goes fishing with her grandfather, who used to run a corporation, she picks his brains about managing a company.2. They wanted to meet the author and hopefully pick his brains about his writing career and getting published.3. He likes to have dinner with successful businessmen so he can pick their brains.4. You’re… Read more »
1. Their manager used to be so strict. Now he has lightened up a bit.2. He can’t take a joke without getting angry. He needs to lighten up.3. She was just kidding! C’mon! Lighten up!4. The police lightened up a little when they realized we weren’t there to cause trouble.5. He lightened up significantly once he… Read more »
1. If you’re curious about acupuncture, talk to Dr. Clark. He’s well-versed in alternative medicine.2. Do you know anyone well-versed in solar power? I need someone to talk to my science class about it.3. He’s well-versed in iPod apps, but he can’t get a B in math.4. She’s well-versed in Latin American culture but not… Read more »
1. They haven’t picked a replacement yet. The manager’s due to step down next month, but so far, no one has stepped up to the plate.2. You need to get as much experience now; so if someone leaves, you’ll be ready to step up to the plate.3. We weren’t sure if Sue could do the… Read more »
1. They’re going to Central Park, then the Met; after that, they’re just going to play it by ear.2. Let’s just play it by ear as far as what to do for the party. Let’s see first who shows up.3. Our excursion went well even though we mostly just played it by ear.4. They could… Read more »
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 »
1. He’s a worrier. He agonizes over every decision he has to make.2. He agonizes over every project his manager assigns to him. He’s such a perfectionist.3. Sally has agonized over this assignment since the beginning of the semester. It’s the most challenging one she’s done so far.4. Would you stop agonizing over this situation?… Read more »
