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"It’s a dog’s life" - the old idiom with a double meaning that has changed over the years!

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Writing professional emails with ChatGPT can be a game-changer for non-native English speakers.

Whether you need to request information, respond to clients, or follow up on tasks, using AI effectively ensures clarity, professionalism, and grammatical accuracy.

However, to get the best results, you need to use well-structured prompts.

You can copy, save, and use these to make sure your emails are on point every day!

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Choose your words wisely and reactions carefully!

What you may want to say:

“You are wrong. You have no idea about this XYZ problem.”

What you should say in a professional environment:

“I see where you’re coming from, but I believe there may be another perspective to consider.”

“I understand your point, but based on the data, we might need to reassess our approach.”

“I appreciate your input, but I’d like to clarify some key details regarding XYZ.”

Situation: A colleague presents incorrect data in a meeting. Instead of bluntly stating they are wrong, acknowledging their perspective while introducing the correct information helps maintain a professional and collaborative tone in professional arguments.

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Learning as an adult isn’t easy—especially when it comes to another language!

That’s why we’re always adapting our platform to make learning quicker, easier, and more enjoyable.

With our new optional lesson reviews, students can now speed up their journey by focusing only on what they need.

Every learner is different—some prefer to review topics, while others move forward when they feel confident.

At Learn Laugh Speak, we continue to balance technology with teacher support, ensuring students learn what they want, when they want, with guidance whenever needed.

No matter their level or prior experience, we ensure quick and correct progress from day one.

If your team needs real progress in English, send me a message today for a free demo!

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Is your position or company closing in on troubled times?

Have you or the company made a few too many mistakes or errors recently?

Do not stress, but instead learn this idiom😬

"Skating on thin ice" This idiom means taking a big risk or being in a dangerous or uncertain situation that could lead to trouble if you’re not careful.

For example:
• “He’s skating on thin ice by ignoring his boss’s instructions.”
• “After arriving late to work again, she’s really skating on thin ice with her manager.”

It often implies that one small mistake could lead to serious consequences.

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“Threading the needle” This idiom means successfully navigating or accomplishing something that is very challenging, delicate, or requires great precision.

💡It comes from the literal act of guiding a thread through the tiny eye of a sewing needle, which requires careful focus and accuracy.

Example in a figurative sense: ⬇️

• In politics: The politician had to thread the needle by satisfying both sides of the debate without upsetting either group.

• In sports: The quarterback threaded the needle by throwing the ball perfectly between two defenders to his teammate.

• In business: Expanding the company while cutting costs was like threading the needle, but they managed to pull it off.

The idiom emphasizes the difficulty of balancing conflicting factors or executing something with precision and skill.

Happy learning & happy Monday!

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Let’s be honest—how many flags did you get correct? 🌍🏳️

Learning English isn’t just about taking classes and feeling stuck.

The key is finding a way to learn that you truly enjoy.

Slow down videos, turn on captions, and use speed controllers on YouTube or podcasts.

Learn to love what you’re learning.

Take something you love doing in your native language and bring it into English.

Make learning English your passion!

Combine that passion with structured, smart progress on our digital platform.

Our personalized journeys are tailored to your needs, helping adults make progress quickly and correctly.

Start your New Year with a great English learning habit and see how far you can go! 🎉

Reach out to us at Learn Laugh Speak if you're ready to get started.

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You’re not late on your journey, you’re right on time.

The best time to start was yesterday, but the second-best time is now.

There’s no need to race anyone on your path.

We all feel left behind at times, but every journey is unique and cannot be compared to others.

Comparison truly is the thief of joy.

When you embrace your own journey and enjoy the process, you’ll stop feeling the need to race.

At Learn Laugh Speak, every student follows a personalized journey tailored specifically to them.

Some face roadblocks at one level but breeze through the next, making the journey fast yet challenging.

After all, nothing worth having comes easy.

If you or your team is ready to begin your English learning journey, reach out to me directly today.

Happy Monday!

May your week, your journey all be full of smiles!

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To have "nerves of steel" takes experience and skill.

This idiom means to stay calm and composed in a very stressful or dangerous situation.

💡A guy is sitting on the edge of a fast-moving train with his feet hanging over.

Someone could say,

🗣“He must have nerves of steel to stay so calm!”

💡In a business setting, if someone handles a high-pressure negotiation without flinching,

Someone might say,

🗣“You have nerves of steel to keep cool during that tough meeting.”

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Never underestimate the time it takes to truly learn English.

Many managers and companies overlook the dedication required.

It’s often a long journey for many.

Without a structured, personalized plan, learning can feel endless.

Relearning old topics, renamed subjects, and confusing grammar only adds to the frustration.

That’s why we focus on creating a tailored journey for each student.

Ensuring they start at the right level from day one.

Stick to your three hours a week in our platform, and watch your progress unfold like dominoes.

Before you know it, you’ll be speaking and understanding with ease.

If you’re ready to make English learning simpler and more effective, reach out.

We’re here to help!

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All of these students started with us knowing little to no English.

Raising English levels, when done correctly, is no easy task for the student.

Starting from a true beginner level and reaching international standards is an incredible accomplishment.

In Los Cabos, most of our students have progressed multiple levels this year alone.

Through dedication and teamwork, they’ve made consistent progress week by week.

Each of these students has completed over 50 hours of study to reach their new level.

The key is working closely with them, keeping them moving forward, no matter how confusing English can sometimes feel.

With Learn Laugh Speak, as long as students commit to 3 hours of learning each week, they will see progress.

Some students even advance in just 30 hours, regardless of their starting level.

If your team could benefit from rapid, accurate improvement in all areas of English, reach out to me directly.

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You’ve probably tried, made plans, maybe even started, but somehow hit a wall.

How many times have you caught yourself saying, "I really need to improve my English"?

As adults, we all bring prior knowledge to the table, which can make it tricky to start without rehashing what you already know.

That’s why many people feel stuck, not seeing progress from day one.

With our approach, you log in, take a level assessment, and jump straight into your own personalized learning path, so you’re moving forward right away.

The easiest way to lose momentum is by not seeing results.

Get started on our website today and begin learning at the level that’s just right for you.

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Ever had something fit perfectly?

"Fits Like a Glove" This idiom means something is a perfect fit, either literally or figuratively.

📍 A lady is walking down the street when a water tank falls. Amazingly, it lands perfectly around her without hurting her.

🗣 “Wow, that tank landed perfectly—it fits like a glove!”

📍 In a professional setting, “fits like a glove” can describe a solution, tool, or team member that fits perfectly with the needs of a project or company.

🗣“The new software integrates with our system so smoothly—it fits like a glove. Exactly what we needed to streamline our operations.”

In both cases, the idiom emphasizes the perfect match or fit, whether it’s a physical event or a business solution.

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Ever felt like jumping at the chance?

This idiom means to eagerly take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself.

📍A person riding a bike sees a ramp ahead and immediately jumps over it without hesitation.

🗣“Well, talk about jumping at the chance—didn’t waste a second hitting that ramp!”

📍In a professional setting, this idiom can describe someone quickly seizing an opportunity in the workplace.

🗣“When the promotion came up, Sarah didn’t hesitate—she was jumping at the chance to take on more responsibility and lead the team.”

In both cases, the idiom highlights someone’s eagerness and quickness to act when presented with a good opportunity.

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Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire - This idiom means moving from a bad or difficult situation to an even worse one.

📍An old man flips a pancake, but a small piece flies up and hits him in the face.

🗣“Well, that went from bad to worse—right out of the frying pan into the fire!”

📍In a professional setting, this idiom can be used when a decision intended to fix a problem actually leads to an even bigger issue.

🗣“We tried to fix the software bug by releasing a quick patch, but it created more problems for the system. We’ve gone out of the frying pan into the fire with this one.”

In both examples, the idiom highlights moving from one challenging situation to an even more difficult or problematic one.

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Have you ever had something turn out perfectly?

Let's learn the idiom "Fall into Place"

This idiom means that events or situations start to happen in an orderly and successful way after some effort or time, as if everything is coming together naturally.

📍A car is reversing, goes off the edge of the driveway, and spills all the wood it was carrying.

🗣“Well, that didn’t exactly fall into place like he planned!”

📍In a professional setting, this idiom can be used to describe how plans, strategies, or projects start to come together smoothly after some initial challenges.

🗣“After weeks of hard work, the marketing campaign is finally starting to fall into place. We’re seeing great results now.”

In both cases, the idiom highlights when things either do or don’t come together as expected, with different outcomes.

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Ever had a "Every Dog Has Its Day" moment? 🐕‍🦺

This idiom means that everyone gets a chance at success or a moment of good fortune, but it can be used both positively and negatively.

📍Positive example: A man pulls his dog on a surfboard through a flooded street, and the dog rides the waves like a champ.

🗣“Well, every dog has its day—looks like today’s the day this pup became a surfing legend!”

📍Negative example: The same dog is enjoying the ride, but then hits a bump and falls off the surfboard.

🗣“Well, every dog has its day... but that didn’t last long for this one!”

📍Positive business example: After a colleague finally lands a major client after months of hard work:

🗣“Congrats! Every dog has its day—this win was definitely yours!”

📍Negative business example: A competitor wins a contract unexpectedly, but their success seems shaky:

🗣“They got the contract, but every dog has its day. Let’s see if they can keep it.

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In the news, idioms and phrases are often used that confuse those with English as a second language.

Let's focus on the idiom "Ducks in a Row"

This idiom means to have everything well-organized and prepared before taking action.

It refers to making sure all details are in place and tasks are completed in an orderly manner.

Example in business:

📍Before launching a new product, a manager might say:

🗣“We need to get all our ducks in a row before we go live with this campaign”

That means finalizing the budget, confirming partnerships, and ensuring our marketing strategy is on point.”

In this context, the manager emphasizes the importance of preparation and organization to ensure success.

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Teachers should always motivate, encourage, and support their students.

The simplest way for students to progress is by feeling confident enough to make mistakes.

That’s where real learning happens.

If you or your team need help making progress in English, feel free to reach out.

Every one of our students follows a personalized learning journey tailored to their specific needs.

Focusing on what they need to learn when they need it.

This approach ensures they progress quickly and accurately through levels A1 to C2.

Happy Friday, happy learning, and have a great weekend!

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Have you ever felt that you are working away but not making any progress?

Let's learn the idiom “One step forward, two steps back!”

This idiom means making progress, only to face setbacks that undo the initial progress.

In the example of someone trying to jump over a bit of running water,

you could say,

🗣“He took one step forward to jump, but then two steps back—literally—when he fell in!”

In a business context,

you might say,

🗣“We made some progress with the new project, but when the budget got cut, it felt like one step forward, two steps back.”

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Have you ever thought a plan was doomed from the start?

Let's learn the idiom “It’s a recipe for disaster”

This idiom describes a situation that is likely to go wrong or end badly.

📍Someone is cooking, slips, drops the food, and the oven falls over.

You could say,

🗣“Wow, talk about a recipe for disaster, that went from bad to worse quickly!”

💡Rushing a project without checking for errors.

Someone might say,

🗣 “Launching this without proper testing is a recipe for disaster.”

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Have you ever been shocked or surprised by someone you work with?

Let's learn the idiom "A dark horse”

This idiom refers to someone or something that is little known but unexpectedly succeeds.

💭 Imagine a bike race where everything seems normal, but suddenly a horse jumps the fence and takes the lead.

You could say,

🗣 “Well, I didn’t expect that—he certainly was the dark horse of the race!”

💭 In a business context, if a quiet employee or a team member unexpectedly comes up with the best solution or performs better than expected,

you might say,

🗣 “We thought the usual candidates would excel, but Sarah turned out to be the dark horse with that brilliant presentation!”

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Things going badly? 🤔

“On slippery ground” or "On a slippery slope"

This idiom means being in a risky or uncertain situation, where things could easily go wrong.

💡Imagine a car hitting an oil spill on the road.

You could say,

🗣“Talk about being on slippery ground, that car was sliding everywhere!”

💡In a business context, if a company takes a big financial risk without proper planning,

someone might say,

🗣“We’re on slippery ground with this investment. If it doesn’t work out, things could go downhill fast.”

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How about we learn the idiom “Touch and go” ⁉️

This idiom means a situation that is uncertain and could go either way, often involving risk or danger.

📍Imagine a girl almost walking out into the road when a car is coming. A guy runs and pulls her back just in time.

You could say,

🗣“That was touch and go for a moment—she almost got hit!”

📍In a business context, if a deal was on the verge of falling through but barely got saved at the last minute,

someone might say,

🗣“The negotiations were touch and go, but we managed to close the deal just in time.”

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The word concrete appears in a few idioms.

Here are three common ones

1️⃣ Concrete evidence: Strong and undeniable proof that something is true.
2️⃣ Set in concrete: Something that is fixed and unlikely to change.
3️⃣ Concrete example: A clear and specific instance that illustrates a point.

Let's learn "Concrete example”

The idiom “concrete example” refers to a real, specific, and clear example that helps to illustrate a point.

📍A car pulls out in front of a concrete truck, causing the truck to stop quickly and the wet concrete to spill all over the car.

You could say,

🗣“This is a concrete example of why you shouldn’t pull out in front of a concrete truck!”

📍In a business situation, if someone is explaining the importance of good communication with clients,

they might say,

🗣“Let me give you a concrete example: last week, a project was delayed because no one clarified the requirements, which caused confusion.”

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"The straw that broke the camel’s back" - It was just too much to handle.

📍The plank creaks and wobbles with each step, barely holding his weight.

He’s almost halfway when the wood finally gives way, and he falls right into the water with a big splash.

💭 As someone watching from the side, you might shake your head and say:

🗣“Well, that was the straw that broke the camel’s back. The plank couldn’t take any more, and down he went!”

In this context, it means that the plank was already weak and unstable, and the man’s weight was just enough to push it past its breaking point, leading to the collapse.

📍 In a business or professional context. A team has been dealing with tight deadlines and small issues for weeks. One day, a client sends in a last-minute request for changes.

The team leader might say,

🗣 "We've been handling a lot, but this new request is the straw that broke the camel's back. We can't take on any more right now."

Here, the final request is small, but it's the last bit of pressure that makes everything too much to handle.

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“Barking up the wrong tree” This idiom means to pursue the wrong solution or approach, or to accuse the wrong person of something.

💡A little kid is chasing after a dog, thinking it will keep running, but the dog suddenly turns around and runs towards him instead.

Someone could say,

🗣“Looks like he was barking up the wrong tree!”

💡In a business setting, if a team is focusing on the wrong strategy to solve a problem,

someone might say,

🗣“We’re barking up the wrong tree with this plan—we need to rethink our approach.”

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The idiom “backfire” means that a plan or action produces an unintended and often negative result.

For example, imagine a group of people bouncing a large object on a trampoline, thinking it will be fun.

Suddenly, the object flies off and hits someone in the face.

You could say,

🗣“That really backfired—definitely not the fun they expected.”

In a business setting, imagine a company launching a new marketing campaign to increase sales, but instead, it confuses customers and causes complaints.

Someone might say,

🗣“The whole campaign backfired on us—we lost more customers than we gained.”

This shows how an effort to achieve something had the opposite effect.

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The idiom “a one-in-a-million catch” is used to describe an extremely rare and lucky event, usually when someone unexpectedly succeeds in a challenging or seemingly impossible task.

💡For example, if someone is on a roller coaster and a phone falls out of the person in front of them, but they manage to catch it mid-air, you could say,

🗣 “Wow, that was a one-in-a-million catch!”

💡In a professional setting, imagine a salesperson is trying to land a difficult client that no one thought was possible, but they manage to close the deal at the last minute. Someone might say,

🗣 “That was a one-in-a-million catch getting that client onboard!”

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Let's learn the idiom “an unexpected goal”

It refers to achieving something surprising or unplanned.

1️⃣ For example, if someone kicks a soccer ball and it curves into the goal when no one thought it would go in, you could say,

🗣 “Talk about an unexpected goal!”

Because the outcome was surprising and unanticipated.

2️⃣ In a business or work context, if someone receives an unexpected sale at the end of the month, they might say,

🗣 “Yes, I got an unexpected goal!”

Referring to the surprising success or payment they didn’t see coming, but that helped them meet their target.

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Let's learn the idiom “Stopped just before the tracks”

➡️ It can literally mean stopping right before crossing train tracks, narrowly avoiding danger.

For example, if someone is driving and they manage to stop their car just before the train zooms by, they might say,

🗣 “That was close! I stopped just before the tracks.”

⬇️ Now let's use it out of context ⬇️

In a business context, this idiom can be used to describe avoiding a major mistake or problem at the last moment.

2️⃣ For instance, if a company almost made a poor decision but someone caught the mistake just in time, a person might say,

🗣 “We stopped just before the tracks with that decision. We almost made a big error.”

In both situations, it highlights avoiding a negative outcome by acting just in time.

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