Monday, September 29, 2008

Especially for English as a Second Language Students

Idiom for the Day

……knee jerk reaction...……

A knee jerk reaction is a quick and immediate response. Usually, a knee jerk reaction is dangerous because the action is started without much thought. In some circumstances, a knee jerk reaction can be helpful.

Synonyms for the Day

Some new synonyms for the day – brave, courageous, foolhardy

Examples: The brave paramedics rescued people from the waters of the tsunami.
Courageous firefighters extinguish fires daily.
Only a foolhardy person would try to take a gun from a madman.

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Barbara92106

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