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Communication Trainer Edmonton, AB, Canada www.ziahasan.com (পর্ব ॥ ২৩৩) আজ আমরা কিছু চমৎকার English expressions নিয়ে আলোচনা করব। একটু মনযোগ দিয়ে বুঝে নিলে এবং কথায় বা লেখায় ব্যাবহার করলে পাঠকগণ উপকৃত হবেন বলে আশা করছি। 7 English expressions with the word ÔworldÕ 1. ItÕs a small world! (= It is an incredible circumstance) Example: My old English teacher is your aunt? Well, itÕs a small world indeed! 2. ItÕs not the end of the world. (=It is not too bad or as serious as someone thinks.) Example: Losing your job is hard, but itÕs not the end of the world. You can even get a better one! 3. It made a world of difference. (= It has great impact) Example: A fresh coat of paint has made a world of difference in that old house. 4. He thinks the world of her. (= He has a very high opinion of her) Example: The children think the world of their new teacher. 5. ItÕs the best of both worlds. (= The best features of two different things) Example: Working from home is a huge plus; you have the luxury of staying at home and you get the benefits of having a job. ItÕs the best of both worlds. 6. She is on top of the world. (= Blissfully or triumphantly happy) Example: I was on top of the world when I found out that I’d gotten an A on my hardest exam. 7. It was out of this world! (= Extremely good or impressive) Example: Wow, that performance was out of this world! Example of conversation with some common phrases: 1. Sounds great! A: My mom is baking cookies this afternoon. We could go to my house and eat some. How does that sound? B: That sounds great/fantastic! 2. Never mind. A: Are you going to the grocery store today? B: No, IÕm not. But why—do you need something? A: Oh, never mind. ItÕs okay, IÕll go tomorrow. 3. The grass is always greener on the other side. A: The Smiths do have a really nice house, but the grass is always greener on the other side. B: What do you mean? A: I mean that if we had the SmithÕs house, we probably wouldnÕt be happier. We always think other people have better lives than us, but other people have problems too. Word of the week: Pursue (†Kvb wKQy‡Z †j‡M _vKv) Synonym: Follow, chase, hunt Antonym: Avoid, Shun Example: I plan to pursue a career in international finance. Quote on life: ÒAll our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.Ó ~ Walt Disney Dear learners, stay happy and make others happy!