English Vocabulary

  now you’re talking  said when someone makes a better suggestion or offer than one that they made before (at last, you’re saying something good) Would you like to go to a movie? – Now you’re talking! OK, I’ll give you your money back by tomorrow afternoon. – Now you’re talking!   …

  now and then (sometimes, once in a while) Now and then he goes to a movie with his parents. We still see each other every now and then, but not often.   envocabulary.com

  recognize (to know and remember someone or something because you have seen or heard them before): I didn’t recognize Jane in her new outfit. Do you recognize this place? identify (to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are): She was able to identify the man who …

local vs. locale   local (relating to a particular area, city, or town) I’ll put an advertisement in the local newspaper to sell my car. The man is a local farmer.   locale (place, location) We are looking for a suitable locale for the conference. People in this locale live by hunting …

lair vs. liar lair (a place where a wild animal hides or lives) There was a wolf’s lair along the way. (a place where a person hides) The police traced the kidnappers to their lair.   liar (a person who tells lies) A liar is worse than a thief. He was a liar and …