English Idioms

English Idiom #1

A CASH COW (= negocio que da grandes ganancias de manera regular)
Explanation of English Idiom #1
AN EASY WAY TO EARN MONEY REGULARLY.
Example of English Idiom #1
"INCOME TAX IS A REAL CASH COW FOR THE GOVERNMENT."

English Idiom #2)
BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW (=abarcar más de lo que se puede)
Explanation of English Idiom #2
TRYING TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS TOO DIFFICULT OR TIME CONSUMING TO FINISH.
Example of English Idiom #2
"I'M GLAD YOU WANT TO PREPARE THE REPORT BY YOURSELF. JUST BE SURE THAT YOU DON'T BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW."

English Idioms

English Idiom #1

A CASH COW (= negocio que da grandes ganancias de manera regular)
Explanation of English Idiom #1
AN EASY WAY TO EARN MONEY REGULARLY.
Example of English Idiom #1
"INCOME TAX IS A REAL CASH COW FOR THE GOVERNMENT."

English Idiom #2)
BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW (=abarcar más de lo que se puede)
Explanation of English Idiom #2
TRYING TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS TOO DIFFICULT OR TIME CONSUMING TO FINISH.
Example of English Idiom #2
"I'M GLAD YOU WANT TO PREPARE THE REPORT BY YOURSELF. JUST BE SURE THAT YOU DON'T BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW."

Confusing Words

all together	refers to a group; all of us or all of them together Example: It is wonderful to be all together to celebrate your birthday.
altogether	entirely Example: It is not altogether his fault.

Confusing Words

all together	refers to a group; all of us or all of them together Example: It is wonderful to be all together to celebrate your birthday.
altogether	entirely Example: It is not altogether his fault.

Synonyms for quit

Q1 The train to Rotterdam ....... at 6 pm sharp.
(a) exits (b) goes (c) departs (d) deserts
Q2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews ....... from the board of directors?
(a) departed (b) abandoned (c) deserted (d) resigned
Q3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally ........
(a) left (b) resigned (c) departed (d) gave up
Q4 Disloyal sailors often ....... their ship.
(a) give over (b) give up (c) desert (d) depart
Q5 You have to ....... smoking because it's not good for you!
(a) leave (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q6 The teacher asked the noisy students to ....... talking.
(a) give up (b) leave (c) quit (d) abandon
Q7 My best friend ....... me in a time of need.
(a) quitted (b) deserted (c) departed (d) resigned
Q8 He easily ....... his career.
(a) left (b) departed (c) abandoned (d) stopped
Q9 Why did Jason ....... his wife?
(a) depart (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q10 Cuckoos usually ....... their nests.
(a) resign (b) desert (c) give up (d) quit

Synonyms for quit

Q1 The train to Rotterdam ....... at 6 pm sharp.
(a) exits (b) goes (c) departs (d) deserts
Q2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews ....... from the board of directors?
(a) departed (b) abandoned (c) deserted (d) resigned
Q3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally ........
(a) left (b) resigned (c) departed (d) gave up
Q4 Disloyal sailors often ....... their ship.
(a) give over (b) give up (c) desert (d) depart
Q5 You have to ....... smoking because it's not good for you!
(a) leave (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q6 The teacher asked the noisy students to ....... talking.
(a) give up (b) leave (c) quit (d) abandon
Q7 My best friend ....... me in a time of need.
(a) quitted (b) deserted (c) departed (d) resigned
Q8 He easily ....... his career.
(a) left (b) departed (c) abandoned (d) stopped
Q9 Why did Jason ....... his wife?
(a) depart (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q10 Cuckoos usually ....... their nests.
(a) resign (b) desert (c) give up (d) quit

English Synonyms (Answer Keys)

Synonyms for quit
A1 The train to Rotterdam departs at 6 pm sharp.
answer: (c) departs
A2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews resigned from the board of directors?
answer: (d) resigned
A3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally gave up.
answer: (d) gave up
A4 Disloyal sailors often desert their ship.
answer: (c) desert
A5 You have to quit smoking because it's not good for you!
answer: (b) quit
A6 The teacher asked the noisy students to quit talking.
answer: (c) quit
A7 My best friend deserted me in a time of need.
answer: (b) deserted
A8 He easily abandoned his career.
answer: (c) abandoned
A9 Why did Jason abandon his wife?
answer: (c) abandon
A10 Cuckoos usually desert their nests.
answer: (b) desert