English Vocabulary

  on the tip of my tongue (said when you know a name, word, etc. but cannot remember it) Her name is on the tip of my tongue, but I just can’t remember it. Oh, I should have recorded it. It’s on the tip of my tongue.     envocabulary.com

  hold your tongue (remain silent, even though you want to speak) How many times must I tell you to hold your tongue, young man? I will sit tight, hold my tongue, and not cause any problems for you.     envocabulary.com

Silent letters Silent letters, envocabulary.com

  Stative verbs (also called state verbs) express states or conditions rather than actions. I want some chocolate. I have a cellphone. We own this car. He needs more time.   Types of Stative Verbs Senses Emotions Possession Other feel love have owe see like own weigh hear hate belong …

  put off (to postpone) You must not put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Let’s put off the picnic until the rain stops.     envocabulary.com