If you have ever come across the phrase across the pond or the other side of the pond in your readings, you may have been a little confused. What could it mean to say that someone came “from the other side of the Atlantic”? The answer here lies in the famous euphemistic humor of the English. Although it is … Read more
In English-language films or series, it is not uncommon to hear someone accept an offer with the expression “don’t mind if I do” . Have you ever heard it? But you might be confused. After all, this expression literally means “I don’t mind if I do” (the subject “I” is usually omitted). How, then, can it be used to … Read more
When something usually happens in a certain way or is routine, we usually talk about it using the expression “as always”. For example: I’m studying English, as always ! But how do you say “as sempre” in English? There are two forms: as always and as usual . The two are interchangeable, having exactly the same meaning. So, the sentence above … Read more
They asked if there is an equivalent expression in English to our “to get satisfaction”. The answer: yup! I believe we can define “demanding satisfaction” as the act of complaining about something or asking for an explanation for an action you didn’t like – and usually in a not very polite tone. Do you agree? Well … Read more
As a noun, sketch means “outline”. So, it is only fair that we have “esboçar” as the meaning of to sketch. “To sketch”, that is, both in the literal sense of “to draw a sketch” and in the figurative sense of “to make a brief description” or “to make a sketch” of things such as plans, ideas, etc. But … Read more
When we want to express our opinion, preference or point of view, it is common to use the expression “I, personally”. It may even seem like a pleonasm, but in fact it is a way of emphasizing that this is merely our way of looking at the subject. How do you say “I, personally” in … Read more
