Know Your English - July 2010

July 2010

• What is the meaning and origin of 'the boot is on the other foot'?
• How is the word 'hubris' pronounced?
• What is the meaning of 'pelf'?
• What is the difference between 'interpreter' and 'translator'?
• What is the meaning and origin of 'the bum's rush'?
• What is the difference between 'stagger' and 'totter'?
• How is the word 'suave' pronounced?
• What is the difference between 'up to' and 'until'?
• How is the word 'baton' pronounced?
• What is the meaning and origin of 'keep tabs on someone'?
• What is the meaning of 'dead letter'?
• What is the difference between 'disguise' and 'guise'?
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