incredible | astonishing Example: Her gymnastic moves were incredible. |
incredulous | skeptical Example: Citizens are incredulous about the reason for the increase in the price of gas. |
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Confusing words
Confusing words
incredible
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astonishing
Example: Her gymnastic moves were incredible.
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incredulous
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skeptical
Example: Citizens are incredulous about the reason for the increase in the price of gas.
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LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA TIRA LA TOALLA Y DEVOLVERÁ LAS TASAS DE LAS OPOSICIONES DE SECUNDARIA 2012
Según ha informado la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía a las organizaciones sindicales en la Mesa Sectorial, la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía da por perdido el conflicto con el Gobierno central sobre las Oposiciones 2012 a Secundaria, FP, Enseñanzas Artísticas y de Idiomas.
En consecuencia, con posterioridad a la publicación en BOJA de la oferta de empleo 2013 al Cuerpo de Maestros, arbitrará un procedimiento de devolución de tasas.
Más información en ANPE Andalucía
LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA TIRA LA TOALLA Y DEVOLVERÁ LAS TASAS DE LAS OPOSICIONES DE SECUNDARIA 2012
Según ha informado la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía a las organizaciones sindicales en la Mesa Sectorial, la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía da por perdido el conflicto con el Gobierno central sobre las Oposiciones 2012 a Secundaria, FP, Enseñanzas Artísticas y de Idiomas.
En consecuencia, con posterioridad a la publicación en BOJA de la oferta de empleo 2013 al Cuerpo de Maestros, arbitrará un procedimiento de devolución de tasas.
Más información en ANPE Andalucía
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Idioms
Get real!: Be realistic! / Don't be naive.
A: "I'm going to Las Vegas. I know I'll win a lot of money!"a (real) go-getter: a (very) ambitious, hard-working person.
B: "Get real! You'll probably lose a lot of money!"
"I'm not surprised that Jean finished before anyone else. She's a real go-getter."green: inexperienced.
"I don't think you can depend on Jack to do that job by himself. He's too green."hassle (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine.
"I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr. Rogershave one's hands full: be extremely busy.
needs it in his office by the end of the day."
A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"hit the books: study.
B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finish my research paper."
"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books."hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."hit the sack: go to bed.
"I'm really tired. I think I'll hit the sack."
Idioms
Get real!: Be realistic! / Don't be naive.
A: "I'm going to Las Vegas. I know I'll win a lot of money!"a (real) go-getter: a (very) ambitious, hard-working person.
B: "Get real! You'll probably lose a lot of money!"
"I'm not surprised that Jean finished before anyone else. She's a real go-getter."green: inexperienced.
"I don't think you can depend on Jack to do that job by himself. He's too green."hassle (noun): a troublesome situation; something troublesome that interrupts one's normal routine.
"I know it's a hassle to complete this form now, but Mr. Rogershave one's hands full: be extremely busy.
needs it in his office by the end of the day."
A: "Will you be able to help us this afternoon?"hit the books: study.
B: "I'm afraid not. I'll have my hands full trying to finish my research paper."
"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books."hit the hay: go to bed; go to sleep.
"It's late, so I guess I'll hit the hay."hit the sack: go to bed.
"I'm really tired. I think I'll hit the sack."
David Cameron vows to get tough on freeloading foreigners
DAVID Cameron yesterday promised to crack down on the benefits free-for-all for migrants coming to Britain.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Express, the Prime Minister revealed that newcomers are to be banned from claiming legal aid in cases involving benefits, housing and other civil claims. And the measure – expected to save taxpayers millions of pounds – is the first step in wide-ranging regulations to curb immigrants from getting immediate access to public services and benefits.
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