Πέμπτη 15 Νοεμβρίου 2018

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Δευτέρα 5 Νοεμβρίου 2018

"Remember, Remember...."

November 5th- Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night

Who was Guy Fawkes? Everything you need to know about the 5th of November.


We all know the rhyme "remember, remember, the 5th of November", when crowds gather to watch effigies of Guy Fawkes being burnt on a bonfire.
But why do we commemorate Bonfire Night with spectacular pyrotechnics, who was Guy Fawkes and what did he do to deserve such a fiery fate?

What is Bonfire Night and why do we celebrate it?

Known as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, November 5 marks the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. A group of English Catholic conspirators, incensed by anti-Catholic sentiment during the reign of King James I, planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate the monarch in the process.  
Thirty-six barrels of gunpowder were transported to Westminster and placed in a cellar beneath the Houses of Parliament, where they were guarded by Guy Fawkes. On November 5 1605, guards were alerted to the threat, leading to a search of the cellars and the discovery of both the gunpowder and Guy Fawkes.

Who was Guy Fawkes?

Although he was not the ringleader of the gang, Guy Fawkes has gained the most notoriety. As the member charged with the task of lighting the fuse that would set off the explosives, he was the one caught guarding them during a search of the cellars beneath Westminster.
After his capture Fawkes was to be hung, drawn and quartered - a gruesome death sentence which involved cutting off of prisoners’ genitalia and removing their entrails before their eyes.
However, he managed to avoid this horrifying fate by jumping from the scaffolding where he had been taken to be hung, causing instant death from a broken neck.

How is Bonfire Night celebrated?

Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated with firework displays, whose sparks and flashing colours are intended to resemble the sights and sounds of the explosion that would have been. In the immediate aftermath of the failed plot, bonfires were lit in honour of King James’ survival. This tradition continues today, with effigies of Guy Fawkes made by local communities being burned.





Τετάρτη 26 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018

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Expressions with TIME

 Commonly-used expressions - Expressions with TIME


Expression

Meaning

Example

As time goes by

As the time passes

As time goes by I have become more aware of the necessity to preserve our planet.

Ahead of time

In advance, before the set time

If I finish the project ahead of time I'll be able to focus on the presentation.

Behind the times

Be old-fashioned; have ideas that are out of date

The way he runs his coffee shop is completely behind the times.

By the time

Before reaching the time when something happens (with no specific time mentioned).

By the time Julie arrived at the station the train had left.

By this time

Similar to 'before now'.
At some time before the present moment (a specific time).

Look at the time! It's midnight. By this time I'm usually asleep in bed!

By that time

Similar to 'before then'.
Before a specific time in the past or the future.

- Past: Julie arrived at the station at 11.15, but by that time the train had left.
- Future: What will I be doing in 2070? Not much because by that time I'll be an old man!

Do/serve time

Spend time in prison

He's doing time  for a bank robbery.

For the time being

For the moment; temporarily

Laura has left John and is living with her parents for the time being.

Have the time of your life

Enjoy yourself very much

The kids had the time of their lives at Disneyland.

High time

Past the appropriate time

It's high time  you got out of bed!.

In the nick of time/
Just in time

At the last minute, before it's too late

We arrived in the nick of time. The bus was about to leave!

Make time

Find the time to do something

It's important to make time for your family.

Matter of time

Not long before something happens

It's only a matter of time before the company is taken over.

Pass the time

Occupy yourself while waiting

The train was late so I made some phone calls to pass the time.

Pressed for time

Need to hurry

How long will it take? I'm really pressed for time.

Race against time

Have to work quickly to get something done before a set time

It was a race against time to get everything ready for the inauguration.

Run out of time

Have no time left

Paul ran out of time and had to finish the test quickly.

Save time

Do something the quickest way

We'll save time if we go through the park.

Short of time

Not have much time

I'll be brief because we're short of time.

Spend time

Pass time doing something

How much time do you spend  on  your homework?

Stand the test of time

Something still found valuable and useful after many years

The teaching method has stood the test of time. It is still used in schools today.

Time after time

Do something again and again; repeatedly

Time after time Alex arrives late at school.

Time flies

Time goes by or passes very quickly.

It's hard to believe we've been living here two years already. Time flies!

Time is money

Time should not be wasted because you could be using it to earn money.

Don't waste time on minor details. Time is money!

Time is ripe

A suitable time to do something

I'll wait until the time is ripe before asking my parents to lend me the money.

Time will tell

Only in the future will the result be known

Have we made the right choice? (Only) time will tell.

Waste time

Spend too much time on something

Don't waste time  on unimportant details.

(A) waste of time

Spend too much time on something pointless or useless

It's a waste of time  calling them. You'lll just get an answering machine!

TIME IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

 80 Idioms with the Word Time

Considering that time is such a critical element in our lives, it’s no surprise that the word time should crop up so often in English idiomatic usage. Here’s a list of phrases that refer directly to time.

1. a devil of a time: said of an ordeal
2. a legend in one’s own time: one who gains renown within his or her lifetime (also inspired “a legend in (one’s) own mind,” referring to an egotistical person who believes himself or herself to be more significant than he or she actually is)
3–4. a matter/question of time: said in reference to a state that will soon change
5. a rare old time: an enjoyable experience
6. a race against time: said of trying to accomplish something critical in a short time frame
7. a stitch in time: the first half of a proverb (ending with “saves nine” and with an obscure origin) that refers to the wisdom of taking precaution
8. a whale of a (good) time: an especially exciting or fun experience
9. ahead of time: before the agreed time
10. ahead of (one’s) time: said of someone or something that has an innovative approach or style or one that the world is not ready for
11. all in good time: an expression that encourages patience
12. all the time in the world: an unlimited amount of time
13. all the time: in addition to referring to habitual or continuous occurrence, can refer to knowing about something throughout a given period
14. at a set time: at the agreed time
15. at all times: always
16. at no time: never
17. at the appointed time: at the agreed time
18. bad time: an inconvenient moment or an unfortunate experience
19. before (one’s) time: said of something that existed or occurred before one was born or when one was too young to recall that thing, or said in reference to someone’s unexpectedly early death
20–21. behind its time/the times: late, not keeping up, or obsolete
22. bide (one’s) time: be patient
23. big-time operator: someone who is or thinks he or she is important or influential
24. big-time spender: one who spends a lot of money, or said ironically about a frugal person
25. borrowed time: an uncertain amount of time, at the end of which something will no longer exist or occur
26. buy time: postpone an event for one’s advantage
27. by the time: said in reference to a time after something else has occurred
28. caught in a time warp: unchanged in an antiquated or obsolete way
29. crunch time: a critical period
30. face time: time spent in someone else’s company
31. for the time being: for now
32. from time to time: occasionally
33. do (the) time: serve time in jail or prison
34. down time: rest period
35. get the time: become available
36. give (one) a hard time: be critical
37. good-time Charlie: one who seeks pleasure
38. good times: pleasant experiences
39. hardly have time to breathe: said when one is busy
40. have a time of it: experience difficulty
41. having quite a time: having a pleasurable experience, or having difficulty
42. have time on (one’s side): don’t have to hurry
43. I’ll catch you some other time: I’ll talk to you later when it’s more convenient for you
44. in next to no time: almost instantly
45. in the fullness of time: after enough time passes
46. in the right place at the right time: in a figurative sense, fortuitously prepared for some eventuality; also, literally, located in a position that is advantageous or fortunate
47. it’s about time: said to express impatience, or relief that something has finally occurred (usually accompanied by an exclamation point)
48. it’s high time: it is the appropriate time; one has waited long enough
49. keep time: maintain the beat in music
50. lose no time: do something immediately
51. make good time: proceed quickly or in a reasonable amount of time
52. make time for: set aside a period of time to accommodate someone or something
53. make up for lost time: catch up on time wasted or as a result of going slowly or not going at all
54. mark time: wait
55. not able to call (one’s) time (one’s) own: too busy
56. old-time: old-fashioned
57. on time: punctual
58. once upon a time: long ago
59. out of time: said in reference to no longer having time to do something
60. pass the time (of day) with: chat with
61. pressed for time: lacking enough time to do something
62. run that by me one more time: say that again
63. sands of time: a poetic reference to the passage of time as represented by sand in an hourglass
64. the big time: said in reference to achieving prominence in some endeavor
65. the time has come: the occasion is appropriate
66. the time of (one’s) life: a memorable experience
67. time and tide wait for no man: the world makes no allowance for one being late
68. time bomb: something that will inevitably result in a negative consequence
69. time flies: a reference to the fleeting nature of time
70. time is money: time is important because using it wisely or unwisely affects one’s ability to earn money
71. time on (one’s) hands: spare time
72. time out: in sports, a short period when play ceases; by extension, a break from activity (also used as the announcement of a request for a time out, as is time by itself)
73. (stuck in a) time warp: said in reference to observing something that or someone who appears outdated
74. time was: there was a time when
75. time’s a-wastin’: time is running out
76. time to hit the road: time to depart
77. time works wonders: the passage of time resolves problems
78. when the time is ripe: when the time is appropriate
79. withstand the test of time: endure
80. wouldn’t give (one) the time of day to: ignored

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