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Face The Music

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You use the expression ‘Face the Music’ to indicate that it is necessary to accept the negative consequences of previous actions. Example in use: “Jim ran a stop sign and caused an accident; now he’s going to have to face the music.” Interesting fact The term “Face the Music” was …

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Over the Moon

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The phrase ‘Over the Moon’ means extremely pleased and happy. You can use the phrase ‘Over the Moon’ when describing your feeling when something great had happened to you. Example of Use: “When he sent me flowers and a note, I was over the moon.” Interesting fact Though the phrase is still …

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As Cool as a Cucumber

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The phrase “As Cool as a Cucumber” means to be very calm, with no worries. Someone who is not affected by pressure. Example of use: John—”It’s Beckham with the ball, do you think he’ll score? Ron—”Look at him, he’s as cool as a cucumber, he’ll score with no problem”. Interesting fact …

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Going to-future and Will-future

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A diagram to visualize going to-future and will-future Both tenses are future tenses. We use the will-future for predictions, assumptions, promises and when we do something spontaneously. We use the going to-future with planned actions. 1. Use of the will-future 1.1. future actions happen without the speaker’s intention The sun …

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The Future Perfect Continuouse

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The Future Perfect Continuous (будущее совершенное длительное) Future Perfect Continuous имеет громоздкое формобразование: вспомогательный глагол to be в этой форме -shall/will have been и IV -я (ing-форма). Применяется Future Perfect Continuous редко, в основном для выражения длительного действия, которое должно совершиться раньше какого-то будущего события и еще продолжаться в этот …

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