Some of My Favorite Idiomatic Expressions

One of the basic things I learned in my first year high school class in English in the Philippines just after the Japanese-American War (1947) was the use of idiomatic expressions.  Idiomatic expressions could spice up your conversation, but you could also be misunderstood if the person you are talking too is not familiar with the expression.  So you must be ready to explain the idiomatic expression into ordinary English if needed. This is true if you are talking to people where English is not their native tongue. The site below is handbook that list idioms and phrases for your reading pleasure and reference.

Here some of my favorite idiomatic Expressions or Phrases. 

https://engxam.com/handbook/list-of-idioms-and-phrases-pdf-c1-advanced-cae/

By now, if people tells you, you are a people person, be ready to give back a complimentary idiom or phrase to the person you are talking to. Otherwise, just say thank you!     

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Finally, Did You Know?

During the Galleon Trade era (1565–1815), Manila was one of the world's most important ports, connecting China and Europe through trans-Pacific trade!

The galleons carried Chinese silk—the most prized cargo—along with perfumes, porcelain, cotton fabric (from India), and precious stones to Acapulco, Mexico. Once sold, these goods often yielded a staggering 100–300% profit!

On the return trip, the galleons brought back Mexican silver, which was in high demand in Asia, as well as church personnel and communications from Spain. This trade not only enriched Spain and fueled global commerce but also transformed Manila into a melting pot of cultures and ideas, laying the foundation for its diverse heritage today.

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