Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Learn English as a Second Language and Buy a Baker's Dozen

Idioms

.....a baker’s dozen….

A dozen has twelve pieces, but a baker’s dozen has thirteen.

Example: If you buy a baker’s dozen, you will get a bargain.
A baker’s dozen has more pieces than a regular dozen.

Synonyms

Some new synonyms – smart, intelligent, brainy

Examples: The teacher gave the smart students more difficult work.
Susan is the most intelligent student in the class.
The boy at the computer is brainy so he understands computer programming.

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Barbara92106

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