English Vocabulary

  account for [phrasal verb] (to form a particular part of something): Teenagers account for the vast majority of our customers. (to explain the cause of something): How do you account for the sudden disappearance of the files? (to be the cause of something): HIV accounted for over 20,000 deaths …

  Adam’s ale (water) I would like just a glass of Adam’s ale. They say Adam’s ale is the best brew.     Adam ale – English Vocabulary

career vs. carrier   career (a job or profession that a person does to earn a living) He pursued a career in business. In 1990, she started her legal career.   carrier (a person or company that carries something) I want to call a baggage carrier to help me. The …

    a fish out of water (a person who is in an unnatural or uncomfortable place or situation) Anthony felt like a fish out of water when he met his girlfriend’s parents. Daniel felt like a fish out of water in his new school because he knew no one. …

  a fat cat  impolite (a wealthy and powerful person) Her father is a fat cat businessperson. Why should those fat cats get rich through our hard work?   fat cat – English Vocabulary