to show off (phr.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to show off” (phr.) Translation: хвастаться, выпендриваться, похвастаться, хвастать Meaning: to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying Example: She just wants to show off her new jewelry. – Она просто хочет похвастаться новыми украшениями. Synonym: to…

Grammar Tip

Types of Prepositions Prepositions indicate direction, time, location, and spatial relationships, as well as other abstract types of relationships. Direction: Look to the left and you’ll see our destination.- Посмотрите налево и вы увидите нашу цель. Time: We’ve been working since this morning.- Мы работаем с сегодняшнего утра. Location: We saw a movie at the…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Stop Annoying Everyone With These Common Email Mistakes. Mistake #2: Unclear Subject Lines Avoid putting something generic in the subject line, such as “Hi.” If the subject isn’t clear, [the receiver] might not know what the conversation is about.And don’t forget to change the subject line if the conversation shifts. Emails that are sent to…

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