📚 NO STUDY.
NO SHORTCUT.
Without studying, there is no shortcut to success. ⭐
STUDY HARD TODAY,
LIVE HAPPILY TOMORROW. ⭐
One man who saw through his own eyes and thought with his
own brain. Such men may be rare, they may be unknown, but they move the world.
WHAT YOU STAY FOCUSED ON WILL GROW. ⭐
A person cannot be truly pure or righteous while holding
on to dishonest gains. True righteousness is demonstrated through honest
actions, not outward rituals. ⭐
The heart grows wiser with time, learning that true
wealth is found in the company of those whose hearts are pure.
Lack of sleep can impair your ability to
concentrate. ⭐ (weaken, damage, or reduce the
quality, ability, or effectiveness of something)
Smoking can impair lung function. (weaken; damage;
reduce effectiveness)
Alcohol can impair your judgment. ⭐
Many people revere their parents for their
sacrifices. ⭐ (deeply respect, admire, or
honor someone or something)
She is revered as one of the greatest scientists of
her time. (deeply respect; honor)
The students revere their teacher for his wisdom and
kindness.
The belief that money alone brings happiness is a fallacy.
⭐ (false belief; faulty reasoning).
It is a fallacy to think that success comes without
hard work. ⭐ (a false belief, mistaken idea,
or an error in reasoning or logic)
The government arrested several dissidents
after the protest. ⭐ (a person who publicly disagrees
with or opposes the policies, beliefs, or actions of a government,
organization, or other authority)
Many political dissidents were forced to leave the
country. (someone who opposes authority or official policies)
The dissidents demanded democratic reforms.
Your attitude determines how much you enjoy life. ⭐
When you decide to enjoy life, even ordinary moments
become meaningful.
The world often divides people into those who hold power
and those who must live under it. ⭐
Don’t get bogged down in unnecessary things. ⭐ (become stuck, slowed down, or unable to make progress)
Traffic was bogged down because of the accident.
He got bogged down in paperwork and couldn’t finish
on time. ⭐ (get stuck; make slow progress)
Watch others, and correct yourself. ⭐
Observe others to improve yourself. ⭐
Many athletes swear by regular exercise and a healthy diet.
He swears by this study method because it always works for
him. ⭐
She swears by meditation to reduce stress.
After the loss, he lingered in gloom for several
months. (stay sad; remain in despair)
She refused to linger in gloom and chose to
rebuild her life. ⭐ (remain in a state of sadness,
despair, or emotional darkness for a long time)
The smell of fresh coffee lingered in the room. (stay
somewhere or continue for longer than expected; to be slow to leave or
disappear)
Her words lingered in my mind for days. ⭐ (stay; remain; persist)
Don’t linger in the past—move forward. ⭐
A feeling of gloom filled the room
after the bad news. ⭐ (sadness; darkness; despair).
He couldn’t shake off the gloom after losing his job.
(a state of darkness, sadness, hopelessness, or depression)
I’m finna leave. (I’m about to leave.) ⭐
She’s finna call you. (She’s going to call you.)
We’re finna eat dinner. (We’re about to eat dinner.)
He’s finna start a new job next week. (about to;
going to)
Success is not about how fast you start, but how well you
endure the journey. ⭐
Those who preserve their strength are better prepared to
reach distant goals.
The road to lasting success is traveled with
endurance, patience, and wisely managed strength. ⭐
We have a narrow / limited range of career choices in
India. ⭐
Many people celebrate with you in good times, but few
stay during hardships.
In the wake of the storm, thousands of homes
were left without power. ⭐ (following, as a result of, or
in the aftermath of an event (usually something significant))
The company introduced new safety measures in the wake
of the accident.
In the wake of the pandemic, many people began
working from home. ⭐ (after, following, in the
aftermath of, as a result of)
Study consistently if you want to win big in
your exams. (achieve a major success, victory, or reward; to gain a large
amount of money or an important advantage)
The film won big at the awards ceremony.
They took a risk, and it paid off—they won big.
She discovered that the person she had been talking to
online had been catfishing her. ⭐
(deceive someone by creating a fake identity online, usually to start a
relationship, gain trust, or commit fraud)
He created a fake profile to catfish strangers on social
media. (pretend to be someone else on the internet by using fake photos, a
false name, or a fabricated identity)
She later discovered that the person she had been
chatting with was a catfisher.
Marriage means waking up next to the same
person through both good times and bad. (being married to or spending your life
with one partner)
There is something comforting about waking up next to the
love of your life every day.
Wisdom gives direction, and courage gives us the
strength to make bold / life-changing / courageous / fearless / daring /
audacious decisions. ⭐
The experience changed the way he thinks about money,
encouraging him to spend more thoughtfully and plan for the future.
There is always another expense waiting around the
corner.
No matter how much you earn, expenses never stop.
Earning may fluctuate, but expenses don’t
wait.
It’s a great blessing / a big relief that the boy didn’t
inherit / pick up / take after his mother’s bad / negative qualities / traits.
⭐
She takes after her mother in kindness. ⭐ (resemble or be similar to a family member in appearance,
personality, behavior, or abilities)
He takes after his father in both looks and personality.
The twins take after their grandmother.
Your son really takes after you.
She takes after her older sister in her love of music.
Fortunately, he doesn’t take after his father when
it comes to his temper.
It’s a relief that the boy didn’t take after his
mother’s bad habits. ⭐
She took after her mother’s stubbornness.
Their constant bad behavior toward me is making me
stronger on the inside. ⭐
Their constant mistreatment is actually making me
stronger from within.
Face the world with courage and hope. ⭐
Take on the world with unwavering courage and unshakable
hope. ⭐
Always choose a life partner who is beautiful at heart as
well as in appearance. ⭐
When choosing a life partner, look for someone who is
beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside. ⭐
A good life partner is someone who is beautiful at heart
and attractive in appearance.
Choose someone whose inner beauty matches her outer
beauty. ⭐
The moment her self-interest is threatened / challenged /
undermined / at stake / ignored / harmed / compromised / affected, she flies
off the handle / flies into a rage / loses her temper / hits the roof / sees
red / flares up / blows up. ⭐
Every parent wants their children to top the
class.
Every parent wants their kid to top the class.
All parents want their children to top the class. ⭐
A child’s success depends less on what their parents provide
and more on the environment they create.
A teacher may explain a lesson beautifully, but if the
learner isn’t ready to engage, little learning occurs.
Life Teaches Lessons That Textbooks Never Can. Textbooks
are valuable, but they are just one source of learning. Children also learn by talking
with their grandparents, helping at home, visiting new places, reading
storybooks, observing nature, solving family problems, and serving others. ⭐
Talking to
Children should talk to their parents whenever they
need guidance or support. ⭐
Meaning: Talking to means speaking to someone or
communicating with them. It may be a one-way conversation or simply emphasizes
the act of addressing the other person. It is the more common expression in
everyday English.
Talking with
Children learn valuable life lessons by talking with their grandparents.
Meaning: Talking with means having a conversation or discussion with someone, where both people actively participate. It emphasizes a two-way exchange of ideas rather than just speaking to someone.
If you really want to be great at something, you have to
truly care about it. If you want to excel in a particular area, you have to
obsess over it. ⭐
She obsesses over every detail. (= She constantly
thinks about every detail and gives it excessive attention.) ⭐
She is obsessed with every detail. (= She is in a
state of being intensely preoccupied with every detail.) ⭐
He knew deep in his heart that teaching was his
true calling. ⭐ (Calling = a deep inner urge,
purpose, or vocation that draws a person toward a particular path or mission in
life.)
When you discover your calling, work no longer feels
like a burden—it becomes a purpose. ⭐
Many people spend years searching for their true calling.
He found his calling in medicine. (= his true purpose
or vocation) ⭐
She followed her calling with courage. (= her inner
purpose or mission) ⭐
Helping others is my calling. (= my life’s purpose or
vocation) ⭐
Everyone has a calling in life. (= a unique purpose
or mission) ⭐
Together we are stronger.
Mutual help leads to mutual success. ⭐
My laptop has stopped working, and no one has been
able to figure out / identify / diagnose what is wrong with it. So, I
have left it in God’s hands and given it to a repair shop, hoping
they can fix it. ⭐
My future is in God’s hands.
(depends on God’s will)
The poor family believed they were protected by the hands
of God. (by God’s power and care)
The miracle was seen as the work of the hands of God. (God’s
divine action)
Good accounts make good friends.
= When people are honest and clear in their dealings, their
friendship remains strong.
Strong and lasting relationships are built not only on
affection but also on trust, honesty, transparency, and mutual respect.
The firefighters sprang into action as soon as the alarm
sounded. ⭐ (begin acting immediately and
energetically when something needs to be done)
The doctors sprang into action to save the patient’s
life.
Whoever takes it dies. ⭐
Anyone who takes it will die. ⭐
Whoever consumes it dies.
She sacrificed her career for the sake of her
family.
For the sake of everyone’s safety, please follow
the rules. ⭐
Drop everything you’re doing and go study now. ⭐
Drive home safely. ⭐
(grammatically correct)
Drive home safe. ⭐ (very
common and natural in spoken English)
Drive safely. (= Drive in a safe manner.) ⭐
She arrived home safely after the storm.
The children crossed the road safely.
The pilot landed the plane safely.
Please return home safely.
The rescue team brought everyone out safely.
Respect is worth more than money. ⭐
Money can buy many things, but it cannot buy respect. ⭐
We serve customers in the order they arrive. ⭐
Can you master this dish? ⭐
It takes time to master this dish.
When she is in class, her mind isn’t there; it’s lingering
somewhere else. ⭐
When she attends classes, her mind isn’t on the lesson;
it tends to wander and linger elsewhere. ⭐
For those who are established in a career, the hard
part is over, but for those who are new, breaking into that career
is the real challenge. ⭐
You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. ⭐
You don’t need to see a doctor unless your symptoms get
worse. ⭐
Small costs may seem insignificant, but they add up
to a substantial amount over time. (expenses gradually become a large total
over time)
Buying a house is a challenge for anyone nowadays. ⭐
With rising prices, buying a house is becoming
increasingly difficult for most people. ⭐
Those who keep striving never end up as losers.
Success belongs to those who never stop trying. ⭐
As long as you keep trying, you have never truly failed. ⭐
If you are an online entrepreneur, you can run your
business virtually from anywhere.
As an online educator, you can work from anywhere with an
internet connection. ⭐
An online educator can reach students across the globe
without leaving home.
What occupies your mind eventually shapes your life. ⭐
The seeds you water with your attention are the ones that
bloom.
Nothing is more beautiful than a love that lasts until
the very end. ⭐
A successful marriage is built on a love that lasts
until the very end.
Stay safe – in the rain / in the cold / in
traffic / in crowded places / in every situation. ⭐
Their plans stalled because they lacked funding.
Without discipline, your personal growth will eventually
stall. ⭐
The project stalled due to poor planning.
The man was arrested for flashing a woman in
the park. (= deliberately exposing his private parts to a woman without her
consent.) ⭐
She reported that a stranger flashed her while she
was walking home. (= a stranger deliberately exposed his private parts to her
without her consent.) ⭐
The joke caused a burst of laughter. (Burst of
something = a sudden, brief, and intense occurrence or expression of
something.)
She completed the project in a burst of energy.
He solved the problem in a burst of inspiration. ⭐
The audience responded with a burst of applause.
The child ran ahead in a burst of speed.
We were caught in a sudden burst of rain. ⭐
a burst of laughter (= sudden laughter) ⭐
a burst of anger (= sudden anger)
a burst of energy (= sudden energy) ⭐
a burst of applause (= sudden clapping)
a burst of speed (= sudden increase in speed)
a burst of inspiration (= sudden inspiration) ⭐
a burst of emotion (= sudden strong emotion)
a burst of joy (= sudden happiness)
a burst of tears (= sudden crying) ⭐
a burst of enthusiasm (= sudden excitement)
a burst of confidence (= sudden confidence)
a burst of creativity (= sudden creativity)
a burst of excitement (= sudden excitement)
a burst of light (= sudden flash of light)
The accident left him incapacitated. (= unable
to function normally) ⭐
She was temporarily incapacitated after drinking
a beverage laced with an intoxicating substance. ⭐
The drug incapacitated her within minutes. (make
someone unable to function or carry out normal activities because of illness,
injury, drugs, or another cause)
The accident incapacitated him for several months. (অচল হয়ে পড়া)
The criminals served him a drink laced with a powerful
sedative. (mixed with or containing something, often secretly or in a
harmful way)
The candy had been laced with poison.
The athlete unknowingly consumed a supplement laced
with banned substances.
The government is trying to improve the plight of
poor farmers. (a very difficult, unfortunate, or distressing situation that
someone is in)
Many people were moved by the plight of the flood
victims. (দুর্দশা)
The drought worsened the plight of the villagers.
The boy battered the girl on the head with a
metal rod. (hit repeatedly and forcefully)
The attackers battered the victim until he lost
consciousness. ⭐
She is cherished and pampered by her parents. (= She
is deeply loved, valued, and given lots of care, comfort, and attention by her
parents.) ⭐
Years of failure stripped away his confidence.
He sought pleasure outside his marriage. (= He looked
for romantic or se—- satisfaction with someone other than his wife.) ⭐
Some people seek pleasure outside marriage
instead of working on their relationship. ⭐
He felt deep guilt for betraying his best friend. (a
very strong feeling of guilt, remorse, or regret over something wrong that one
has done or failed to do)
Her mistake left her with a deep sense of guilt. (a
very strong feeling of remorse)
She felt completely unheard whenever she tried to
express her feelings. (feel that no one is truly listening to you or taking
your thoughts, feelings, or concerns seriously)
He felt completely unheard during the meeting.
Children often feel completely unheard when adults ignore
their opinions.
She scraped the mud off her shoes. (rub or remove
something by dragging a sharp or rough object across a surface)
He scraped the paint off the wall.
He scraped his knee when he fell off his bicycle.
(injure the surface of the skin by rubbing against something rough)
She scraped her elbow on the concrete. (আঁচড়)
Food prices have started to ease. (become or make
less severe, lower, or more relaxed)
Oil prices eased after the government’s announcement.
House prices are expected to ease this year. (Prices
ease = prices decrease or stop rising as quickly.)
Play first, work later.
I embraced the Singapore experience and tried to make
chicken rice at home. ⭐
Embrace every experience, whether good or bad,
because each one teaches you something valuable. ⭐
I embraced the experience of studying abroad and made
lifelong friends.
Life’s hardest experiences can become our greatest
teachers. They may break us for a time, but if we learn from them,
they can reshape us into wiser, kinder, and stronger people. ⭐
Life will always be full of pitfalls, and one can
stumble at every turn if they’re not careful. ⭐
She made a notable contribution to the
project. (worthy of attention, important, remarkable, or deserving to be
noticed)
There has been a notable improvement in his
English.
The city is notable for its beautiful
architecture.
It is one of the most notable books ever written on
self-improvement.
What invention do you think has had the greatest impact
on humanity?
The heavy rain is battering on the roof.
A fierce thunderstorm is sweeping across the city.
Dark clouds have covered the entire sky.
Thunder is rumbling in the distance.
Lightning flashed across the sky.
The wind is howling through the trees.
Strong gusts of wind are bending the trees.
The rain is lashing against the windows.
The storm knocked down several trees.
Despite all the predictions that there wouldn’t be
much rain, this year we had more rainfall than the previous year. ⭐
Contrary to expectations, this year brought
more rain than last year. ⭐
He is a good boy and should not get into bad company. ⭐
He is a good boy and should avoid falling into bad company.
Take the first step / Don’t give up / Give it a shot / Go
for it / Take the opportunity / Just try—you never know. ⭐
Stay hopeful; you never know what’s around the corner. ⭐
After repeatedly saying he wouldn’t eat, he ended up
eating quite a lot. ⭐
He kept refusing to eat, but in the end, he ate
quite a lot. ⭐
Life is unpredictable; none of us knows how much time we
have left.
Life is a one-way journey. The future is hidden from
us, and no one knows how many steps remain. So live every day to the
fullest, and make every moment count. ⭐
🐸 The frog in the
well
knows nothing of the sea.
If you never look beyond your own small world, you’ll never
realize how much more there is to learn and experience. ⭐
Don’t think your experience is all there is to the world.
⭐
Don’t think the world is limited to what you’ve seen
or experienced. ⭐
Just because you haven’t seen something doesn’t mean
it doesn’t exist. ⭐
There is much more to the world than what you already
know. ⭐
NEVER MISTAKE THE LIMITS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR THE LIMITS
OF THE WORLD. ⭐
DON’T THINK THE WORLD IS ONLY AS BIG AS WHAT YOU HAVE
SEEN. ⭐
Discipline is the bridge between goals and
accomplishment.
Goals show you where to go;
discipline gets you there. 🏆
Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble.
don’t hold on to the hurt others cause you, but always
remember the kindness they show. ⭐
He is living the dreams of many.
He has achieved a life or success that many
people wish they could have.
Her face twisted with resentment as she
watched her boyfriend pull another girl into a tight hug. ⭐
She felt deep resentment toward those who had
betrayed her. (a feeling of bitterness, anger, or hurt because of something
unfair, insulting, or disappointing)
His resentment grew after being treated unfairly.
She burst with joy when she heard the good news. ⭐
He was bursting with joy after winning the
competition. ⭐
His face lit up with joy when he saw his family. ⭐
The crowd erupted in joy after the team’s victory. ⭐
He jumped for joy after passing the
entrance exam. ⭐
She jumped for joy when she received the scholarship.
(not “jump in joy”)
The children danced with joy.