Daily English Idiom/Slang/Common Mistake of the Day – 13 December 2017

By | December 13, 2017

Idiom of the Day
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➡ The ball’s in your court
✔️ Meaning:
▪️If someone you’re negotiating with says “the ball’s in your court”, they think it’s your turn to make a move or make an offer.

✔️ For example:
▪️We’ve offered him ten thousand dollars a month, so the ball’s in his court now.
▪️They know our position, so the ball’s in their court. If they want to pursue the matter, they’ll have to make the next move.

✔️ Origin: Metaphorical, from sports such as tennis and badminton in which players take turns to hit a ball over a net into each other’s end of the court.

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Slang of the Day

➡ Ratty (1)

✔️ Meaning:
▪️ In poor condition; worn or damaged because of continuous use

✔️ For example:
▪️Ratty old jeans are always in fashion among rock musicians.
▪️Don’t you think it’s time we replaced that ratty wallpaper in the kitchen?

✔️ Variety: This slang term is typically used in American and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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Daily One #Common_mistakes with #Confused_words

➡ To be right or wrong, not to have right or wrong.
❌ Don’t say: You’ve right or You’ve wrong.
✔️ Say: You’re right or You’re wrong.

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