Moth = big night butterfly
styrofoam= light material used to protect glass and electronics from breaking
blog = web+log
SLANG
hangover = strong headache acquired after drinking much alcohol.
When hell freezes= never
Jammy(Br.) = lucky
BRITISH ENGLISH
billboard = outdoor (Am.)
Sanitary towel = absorbent
The gents = bathroom
IDIOMS
water under the brigde = past event
keep a stiff lip = confront your problems
come what may = be whatever it is
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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