Homebody refers to a person who prefers staying at home rather than going out or engaging in social activities outside. Examples: 1- 2-Jale Qaraqan

Resilient means being able to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or challenges. It describes someone or something that can bounce back and continue moving forward despite facing tough situations. Examples: 1- The resilient soldiers completed their mission despite extreme conditions and limited supplies. 2- Despite facing numerous challeng…

Tell somebody off means to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong or behaved badly. Examples: 1- When Mark missed the deadline, his boss told him off in front of the entire team. 2- He told the commenter off for making inappropriate jokes in the forum, asserting that such behavior is not acceptable in a respectful discussio…

Wildfire (with news) Wildfires in Turkiye are causing widespread damage, and it has been proved that the wildfires were started by a terrorist group from a neighboring country. The fires have destroyed forests and homes, leading to many evacuations. This can show how the environment could be damaged by extremist ideologies. Wildfires are large, unc…

Spill the Beans means to accidentally or deliberately reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential. It means to reveal a secret, whether it’s done by mistake or on purpose. Examples: 1- An employee at the tech company spilled the beans about the features of the new smartphone before its official launch. 2- Sarah wa…

Benevolent is an adjective that describes someone who is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping others. If someone is benevolent, they are kind and want to help others. They do good things for people just to be helpful, without expecting anything back. There’s also a noun form of this word: benevolence. Examples: 1- The benevolent animal…

Dirt cheap means Extremely inexpensive; costing very little. It implies that the price is so low that it's almost as cheap as dirt, which is considered to have little to no value. Examples: 1- They rented a dirt cheap apartment for the summer because it was off-season and located outside the city. 2- The community center offers classes dirt cheap t…

White Lie a white lie A "white lie" is a small, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to make things easier. It's not meant to be harmful or deceitful. Examples: 1- When a colleague asked for feedback on their presentation, she told a white lie, saying it was great, even though she thought it needed improvement. 2- She told her b…

Let alone Is used to show that if one thing is difficult or impossible, then something else is even more difficult or impossible. It emphasizes that the second thing is much harder than the first. Examples: 1- When his aunt asked if he liked the sweater she knitted, he said it was beautiful, even though it wasn’t his style, to make her happy. 2- He…

The Elephant in the Room The "elephant in the room" is a big problem or issue that everyone knows about but doesn’t want to talk about. Examples: 1- At lunch, the elephant in the room was that one friend had just lost their job, and everyone knew it, but they didn’t want to make them feel uncomfortable by bringing it up. 2- At community meetings, t…

On edge Feeling very nervous, tense, or anxious, often because something stressful is happening or you’re waiting for something important to happen. Examples: 1- The quick rise of the new social media app has made the older platforms nervous, afraid they might lose users. 2- The controversial law passed last week has put many civil rights activists…

Cold Fish A "cold fish" is a person who lacks emotional warmth and often seems unfriendly, detached, or indifferent towards others. Examples: 1- The politician's debate performance was criticized because he appeared as a cold fish, lacking passion or connection with the audience. 2- When I told my uncle about my promotion, he just nodded and contin…

Naive Describes someone who is too trusting or innocent, often because they lack experience or knowledge about how things really work. A naive person believes things too easily or trusts people too readily. Examples: 1- Maria was naive to believe that everyone she met at the party had good intentions. She didn’t realize that some people might take …

Over the moon Extremely happy, delighted, or pleased about something. Examples: 1- People in both East and West Germany were over the moon when the Berlin Wall fell, symbolizing the end of decades of division. 2- The parents were very happy when their child took their first steps and they recorded the special moment on camera.…

Fishy When something seems suspicious, strange, or not quite right, it can be described as "fishy. Examples: 1- There was something fishy about the sudden disappearance of key documents related to the trial of a famous historical figure. 2- There’s something fishy about the fact that everyone in the office is getting sick at the same time, right af…

Happy-go-lucky: describes someone who is cheerful and carefree, not worrying much about problems or what might happen in the future. Example: 1- Despite the difficulties of leading a country during the war, Winston Churchill often showed a carefree attitude in private, making jokes to cheer up the people around him. 2- When her homemade cake fell a…

Worthwhile worthwhile means valuable or beneficial enough to justify the time, effort, or money spent. Examples: 1- The abolition of slavery was a monumental struggle, but it was a worthwhile achievement for human rights and dignity. 2- Learning to play a traditional musical instrument was worthwhile, keeping cultural practices alive.…

Thick-skinned It means not being easily upset or offended by criticism or negative comments. Examples: 1- Nelson Mandela remained thick-skinned through years of imprisonment and relentless attacks on his character, eventually leading South Africa through its transition from apartheid. 2- He stayed strong despite all the negative comments from onlin…

Like mad to do sth like mad means to do something with great intensity, energy, or enthusiasm Examples: 1- People worked like mad to make ends meet during the Great Depression. 2- They danced like mad at the wedding, not caring who was watching.Jale Qaraqan

Hot Potato A controversial or difficult issue that people do not want to deal with and pass on to others. Examples: 1- In a group project, the task of writing the final report was a hot potato. Each group member kept suggesting someone else should handle it, leading to a lot of amusing arguments over who would do it. 2- Deciding who will host the f…

Fed up To be fed up means to be extremely annoyed, frustrated, or dissatisfied with a situation or person, to the point where one can no longer tolerate it. Examples: 1- Women in the 1960s and 1970s were fed up with gender inequality, sparking the Women's Liberation Movement, which sought equal rights and opportunities. 2- Tina was fed up with her …

Tongue-tied Unable to speak easily because of nervousness or shyness. Examples: 1- Mahatma Gandhi, who later became an influential leader in India's struggle for independence, was tongue-tied during his first public speech in London, overwhelmed by the audience. 2- Tom always practiced his marriage proposal in front of the mirror, but when the mome…

Out of the blue out of the blue means suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples: 1- In the middle of a serious meeting, John cracked a joke out of the blue, leaving everyone laughing hysterically. 2- A fan suddenly proposed to his girlfriend on the big screen during a football game, surprising and delighting everyone.…

Bizarre refers to something that is very strange, unusual, or out of the ordinary. Examples: 1- The Dancing Plague of 1518 was a bizarre event in Strasbourg where people danced uncontrollably for days, with some even dancing to their deaths. 2- Former South African President Jacob Zuma made a bizarre claim in 2017 that the aloe vera plant could cur…

Mess around means to spend time doing things in a playful or unproductive way. Examples: 1- Instead of working, they were messing around on the internet, taking personality quizzes to see which vegetable they were. 2- He's always messing around with his phone instead of paying attention in meetings.Jale Qaraqan

Tied up being tied up means being very busy or occupied with something, to the point of being unable to attend to other tasks or activities. Examples: 1- The detective was tied up with a high-profile case, leaving him no time for personal matters. 2- I wanted to join the barbecue, but I got tied up trying to catch my cat, who somehow managed to get…

Evacuate to evacuate means to leave or cause the occupants to leave a place usually because the place is not safe. Example: 1- During the powerful earthquake, families had to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in open areas. 2- A large fire in the forests of California forced thousands of American families to evacuate their homes.…

White Night A night when someone stays awake all night, often because of excitement, stress, or the need to work or study. Examples: 1- Elon Musk has admitted to having white nights while developing SpaceX and Tesla, driven by his ambitious goals. 2- Journalists and political analysts often experience white nights covering election results and prov…

Picky Someone who is picky is very selective and hard to please, often focusing on small details and preferring only certain things. Examples: 1- Emily is so picky about books that she only reads ones recommended by her favorite authors or those with five-star reviews. 2- Steve Jobs was so picky about design and user experience that he insisted tha…

Rare Means not common, not frequently found. A rare thing is Something that is not seen, found, or happening often; something uncommon or unusual. Examples: 1- King Charles III bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed. The title Royal Golden Guernsey Goat will apply to the livestock breed anywhere in the world. 2- The rare painting, which…

In vain If you do something in vain, it means you try hard to achieve something but fail. Your efforts do not bring any success or results. Examples: 1- The doctor did everything possible, but all their efforts were in vain, and the patient did not survive. 2- On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, a popular American basketball player, and eight others …

Moaning Minnie Someone who is always unhappy and talks about things they don’t like. There is a good synonym for moaning Minnie which is whiner, once again whiner Examples: 1- Being a moaning Minnie won't solve your problems; action will. 2- After the election results, some candidates were called "moaning Minnies" because they were constantly unhap…

Persuade To get someone to do something or believe something by giving reasons or talking to them. Examples: 1- Susan B. Anthony persuaded many Americans to support women’s right to vote, leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment in the United States. 2- I couldn't persuade my wife that quality was more important than quantity.…

Lose face To lose face means to lose respect and feel embarrassed because of something you did or failed to do, which harms your reputation. Examples: 1- President George H.W. Bush lost face when he raised taxes after promising not to, which hurt him in the 1992 election. 2- The politician lost respect and felt embarrassed because they were caught …

Anonymous It means not known by name; having an unknown or unrecognized identity. Examples: 1- In 2019, an anonymous Amazon employee wrote a public letter about poor working conditions, sparking widespread attention and debate. 2- The Hatbox Baby: An anonymous infant found in a hatbox in the Arizona desert in 1931, whose origins remain a mystery.…

Outage An outage is a period when a service, typically electricity, internet, or other utilities, is not available due to a failure or maintenance work. Examples: 1- The water outage affected the entire neighborhood for most of the day, leaving residents unable to use their sinks, toilets, or showers 2- Microsoft suffered a massive, ongoing global …

Down-to-earth A down-to-earth person is someone who is practical, realistic, and humble. They are easy to talk to and don't act like they are better than others. Examples: 1- Despite being a famous musician, she remains down to earth and enjoys simple things like cooking at home. 2- The new principal deals with student problems in a down-to-earth w…

Ceasefire A ceasefire is an agreement between two groups or countries that are fighting to stop fighting for a certain period of time. Examples: 1- On January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, leading to a ceasefire in the Vietnam War and the withdrawal of U.S. troops. 2- Many doubted it would last, but the ceasefire held for months, l…

No-brainer A no-brainer is something that is very simple or obvious and requires very little thought. Examples: 1- Choosing a healthy salad over fast food was a no-brainer for someone on a diet 2- Forming the United Nations after World War II was a no-brainer to promote global peace and cooperation.Jale Qaraqan

Terrorize To cause someone to feel very frightened, often repeatedly or over a prolonged period. To make people very scared, especially through violence or threats. Examples: 1- Trump and his fans at the presidential rally were terrorized after the shooting occurred. 2- The bombings in London in 2005 terrorized the city a lot. Security got stronger…

Take after To take after means to resemble a family member in appearance, behavior, or characteristics. Examples: 1- She takes after her dad with her blue eyes. 2- She takes after her father in being calm in stressful situations.Jale Qaraqan

Without Fail without fail means always; every time; with no exceptions. Examples: 1- He calls his mother every Sunday without fail to check in and see how she's doing. 2- He practices playing the piano for an hour every evening without fail, which has significantly improved his skills over time.Jale Qaraqan

Chit-chat To chit-chat means to have a Light and informal conversation about unimportant things. Examples: 1- Every evening, the two sisters would chit-chat for hours about their day, discussing everything from work challenges to personal triumphs. 2- She enjoys chit-chatting with her friends over the phone, catching up on each other's lives, and s…

Infamous Infamous means Well-known for being bad or morally wicked; having a bad reputation. Famous for being bad or known for doing something wrong. Synonym: Notorious Examples: 1- Adolf Hitler is infamous for leading Nazi Germany and causing the Holocaust, a terrible event where millions of people were killed. 2- The restaurant is infamous for it…

Exceptional Exceptional means unusually good; much better than average; out of the ordinary. Synonyms: 1- outstanding 2- extraordinary Examples: 1- The restaurant is known for its exceptional service and delicious food. 2- She has an exceptional memory, able to recall details from years ago.Jale Qaraqan

Turn a blind eye to sth To ignore or pretend not to notice something wrong or against the rules, especially when you should do something about it. Examples: 1- The teacher turned a blind eye to students sharing answers during the exam. 2- The supervisor turned a blind eye to employees taking longer lunch breaks than allowed.…

Social Butterfly A social butterfly is a person who is very sociable, outgoing and enjoys being around people, often moving from one social event or group to another. Examples: 1- Sarah is such a social butterfly; she knows everyone at the party and is constantly moving around, chatting with different groups. 2- Even on social media, Alex is a soci…

Chatterbox A chatterbox is someone who talks a lot, often about things that aren't very important, and doesn't let others speak much. Synonyms: 1- chatty 2- talkative Examples: 1- At the family dinner, Grandpa became a chatterbox, sharing stories from his younger days. 2- Alice is such a chatterbox; she talks non-stop about her day, and it's hard t…

Affluent to be affluent means to have a lot of money, to be rich Synonyms: 1- wealthy 2- well off 3- well to do Examples: 1- The wealthy businessman owned several properties worldwide, including a villa in Switzerland. 2- The city has many affluent areas with expensive shops and restaurants.Jale Qaraqan

Put off To postpone or delay something to a later time because you are not ready for it, because of the conditions, and maybe because you prefer to deal with that later. Examples: 1 - She put off her grocery shopping until the weekend when she had more time. 2 - We put off repainting the house until after the rainy season.…