"The April rain, the April rain,
Comes slanting down in fitful showers,
Then from the furrow shoots the grain,
And banks are fledged with nestling flowers;
And in grey shawl and woodland bowers
The cuckoo through the April rain
Calls once again."
Mathilde Blind, April Rain
Comes slanting down in fitful showers,
Then from the furrow shoots the grain,
And banks are fledged with nestling flowers;
And in grey shawl and woodland bowers
The cuckoo through the April rain
Calls once again."
Mathilde Blind, April Rain
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Re: LEN Kind of Nice Idioms With Kindg Nice
Here's the 47th episode summary of what we've discussed last Sunday (April 21, 2019)...
499. In full swing-At a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
Example: Construction of our new production site is in full swing now.
500. In the driver’s seat-To be in charge or in control of a situation
Example: Being offered the position of managing director, I’ll soon be in the driver’s seat.
501. Keep one’s eye on the ball-To give something one’s full attention and to not lose focus Example: We should not diversify our product offering too much, but rather keep our eyes on the ball.
502. Learn the ropes-Learn the basics of something (e.g. a job)
Example: I’m learning the ropes in my new position.
503. Long shot-Something that has a very low probability of happening
Example: Winning the lottery is a long shot.
504. No-brainer-Something that is really obvious or easy
Example: Making money working for an inveinvestment bank is a no-brainer.
Thank you very much for all your excellent examples! @Contety , @kindgnice, @filauzio, @Baljit2120
As of today, we have totally gathered 504 idioms! Well done pals!
Thanks for your time joining the session. See you again next week.
Assignment:
1. Bring your notebooks with you to jot down the words we discuss in our sessions.
2. Prepare your idioms before the session starts
499. In full swing-At a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
Example: Construction of our new production site is in full swing now.
500. In the driver’s seat-To be in charge or in control of a situation
Example: Being offered the position of managing director, I’ll soon be in the driver’s seat.
501. Keep one’s eye on the ball-To give something one’s full attention and to not lose focus Example: We should not diversify our product offering too much, but rather keep our eyes on the ball.
502. Learn the ropes-Learn the basics of something (e.g. a job)
Example: I’m learning the ropes in my new position.
503. Long shot-Something that has a very low probability of happening
Example: Winning the lottery is a long shot.
504. No-brainer-Something that is really obvious or easy
Example: Making money working for an inveinvestment bank is a no-brainer.
Thank you very much for all your excellent examples! @Contety , @kindgnice, @filauzio, @Baljit2120
As of today, we have totally gathered 504 idioms! Well done pals!
Thanks for your time joining the session. See you again next week.
Assignment:
1. Bring your notebooks with you to jot down the words we discuss in our sessions.
2. Prepare your idioms before the session starts
Re: Tell us about the book you're reading
I read (Carol Christmas), without using a dictionary, I understood it 100%, this makes me hunger to read more, it seems I explore my level in reading here 
..I want to read this time an interesting novel, so if it possible could you suggest another one..!?
..I want to read this time an interesting novel, so if it possible could you suggest another one..!?
taghried
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