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Expressions (Expressões) – Knock off

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series ExpressionsToday’s English expression is related to tomorrow’s phrasal verbs. The difference is that this expression is a noun or substantive, although it can also be used a verb.   The expression is “knock off,” and while it may seem strange, it is very common in […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Get over it

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series ExpressionsThis post talked about the phrasal verb “get over something.”  Today’s topic will look at the specific expression “get over it.” Remember, get over something means to superar or overcome a problem or situation.  Get over it basically means the same thing, but it is normally used […]

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Expressions (expressões) – Call it quits

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Expressions

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Expressions(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.)   Our first expression can be used in many […]

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