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The Roots of Everyday English Expressions: The Bible & Folk Tales
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wonder where common English phrases like "knock on wood" or "the writing is on the wall" actually come from? This video dives into the fascinating origins of everyday expressions, many rooted in superstitions and classic tales, giving you a fun way to boost your vocabulary and understand English on a deeper level!
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going to
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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US /ˌheɪl ˈmeri/
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UK /ˌheɪl ˈmeəri/
- Noun
- A Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary.
- A long, typically unsuccessful pass thrown in desperation, especially in American football.
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More pot of
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- Phrase
- A container filled with something.
- A large amount of something, especially luck.
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More bad luck
US /bæd lʌk/
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UK /bæd lʌk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Misfortune; an unfortunate event or situation.
- Something believed to cause misfortune or negative events.
- Interjection
- An expression of sympathy or commiseration for someone's misfortune.
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