Episode 11. Time is Money - on how to learn collocations using extended metaphors

Send us Fan MailLearning collocations is a great way to expand your vocabulary. We can do it more effectively understanding how metaphors work in everyday language.Words and expressions used in the recording:pay off (If something pays off, it is brings good results)' PL: opłacać sięto learn collocations one by one (to learn collocations separately, not together); PL: jeden po drugim / jedna po drugiejIt could be argued that ...  (There is evidence to believe that something is true); PL: można twierdzić / utrzymywać, żeto grasp an object  (to take an object and hold it in your hand very firmly); chwycić coś to grasp an idea  (to understand an idea); PL: pojąć / zrozumieć ideę to live by something (When you live by a principle or a belief, you follow it in your life); PL: żyć zgodnie z czymśIt's slipped my mind (I've forgotten to do something); PL: Wypadło mi to z głowy.to cram for the exam (to learn as much as possible in a short time just before you take the exam); PL: wkuwać do egzaminuto encapsulate something (to represent the most important aspects of something); PL: zawierać cośSentences used as examples of how expressions about money could be used about time:You're wasting my time!This application will save me hours.I don't have enough time to spare for watching Netflix.How do you spend your weekends?I've invested a lot of money in your education, and you want to become an influencer!I lost a lot of time looking for the right dress.We are running out of time.That flat tyre cost me an hour.You need to budget your time.It will be worth your while to participate in the meeting.Our government is living on borrowed time.For more, visit: PoLoop Angielski BlogDrop me a line: [email protected] join us on social media: Instagram and  FacebookWould you like me to help you master your English? You can find out more about my courses here.