spill the beans informal (to tell people a secret unintentionally) We are going to have a surprise party for Tom; please don’t spill the beans. Someone spilled the beans about her affair with Mike. envocabulary.com
Read More »injured vs. wounded
injured (hurt in an accident or at home) She was injured in a terrible accident. His injured arm was bound by bandage. wounded (hurt while in a battle or war) The ambulance carried the wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Two of the attackers were wounded by the troops in self-defense. envocabulary.com
Read More »step aside
step aside (to step sideways to make a space for someone else) Step aside please, you are in my way. Step aside and let him pass. (to resign from an important job or position and let someone else take your place) He didn’t want to step aside from his position. The chairman …
Read More »rattle on
rattle on British English informal (to talk continuously, especially about things that are not important) The old man would rattle on for hours about his childhood. She rattled on and on about her last marriage. envocabulary.com
Read More »well
well (in good health): I’m very well, thank you. healthy (in good health): Boil the bones, and the broth will keep you healthy. all right informal (not ill, not hurt): Jane was ill, but she is all right now. fine not used before a noun (in good health or reasonably …
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