present progressive We use the present progressive tense (also called the present continuous tense) to express things that are happening now, temporary situations, and activities in progress. Happening now: She is drinking coffee. Something in progress: I am working on a new project. Repeated action: He is always borrowing money …
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hall vs. haul hall (a large room or building for public events) We will rent a hall for the wedding reception. They do not allow smoking in the concert hall. (the area inside the front entrance of a house that leads to the rooms) Their house has a large …
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We use the present simple tense to show a fact, habit, permanent situation, or fixed arrangement. Fact: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. Habit and routine: I wake up at six every morning. Permanent situation: I live in Paris. Fixed arrangement: The train leaves at 8:00. In the …
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cheapskate (a person who does not spend money) He is a cheapskate who doesn’t spend money on anything. No girl in her right mind will go out on a date with such a cheapskate. envocabulary.com
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caught short (not having enough when you need something) I was caught short, so I had to borrow some money from a friend. Don’t be caught short! Make sure you store up enough food for the winter. envocabulary.com
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