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Issue 138
12 September 2010

Slang

bad mouth
say negative things about someone or something

Proverbs

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
One sure thing is better than two maybes.

Tongue Twisters

Four furious friends fought for the phone.

Quotes

For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness. - author unknown

Word of the Day

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domestic tourism

• travel within the traveller’s country of residence
• the season when travel is least active and rates are lowest
• a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price

Abbreviations

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What does the abbreviation A.D. stand for?



e.g. The Saracens sacked St. Peter´s Church in A.D. 847.

• Anno Domini
• After Dawn
• Anticipated Destination

Idioms

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Keep your options open and don't burn any bridges.

• Be careful while smoking a cigarette on a bridge, it can burn.
• Take time before you decide on the best course for you, and don’t make enemies of people you might need in the future.
• Don’t burn any bridges, it is criminal.

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