incident vs. accident

incident vs. accident   incident (an unusual or unpleasant event or occurrence) When did the incident occur? The incident was recorded on CCTV.   accident (event or occurrence that happens unexpectedly, typically resulting in damage or injury) Our meeting was just an accident. She was injured in the accident.   …

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compound sentences

  We make a compound sentence by joining two independent clauses together using a coordinating conjunction. The only seven coordinating conjunctions are: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. To remember them; we use the acronym FANBOYS. Form: independent clause + , + coordinating conjunction + independent clause I couldn’t …

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holy cow

  holy cow  informal (Used to express surprise or excitement) Holy cow! How did you get up there on the roof? Holy cow, look at the time! We’re too late. Holy cow! I’ve left the tickets at home.   envocabulary.com

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hold it

  hold it (wait, stop, not to move) Hold it a minute; I’m not quite ready. Hold it! What are you doing? Hold it! Stay there and don’t move!   envocabulary.com

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go ape

  go ape (become very angry) Your mom will go ape if she finds out you’ve been skipping school. The coach went ape because his team lost the game.   envocabulary.com

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