Life is what happens while you are making other plans John Lennon (1940-1980) See more English idioms and quotes here: https://englishmafiaclub.com/category/english-practice
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Mafia idiom of the day. WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD Meaning: if something is worth its weight in gold, it’s very meaningful, useful or/and valuable. For example: When Alter is a citizen – his speeches are worth their weight in gold, so you should do your best to listen them carefully. Each English Mafia Club member is worth their weight […]
Mafia quote of the Day from Dr. Seuss
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind Dr. Seuss See more English idioms and quotes here: https://englishmafiaclub.com/category/english-practice
Mafia idiom of the day. WHEELING AND DEALING
WHEELING AND DEALING Meaning: when you are wheeling and dealing, you’re making some tricky deals, business or/and favours. For example: You have to be very good at wheeling and dealing to start a successful business in Ukraine. Hey, Velma Kelly, why are you wheeling and dealing about your Sheriff story?! Why don’t you just talk […]
Mafia quote of the Day. Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind William Shakespeare See more English idioms and quotes here: https://englishmafiaclub.com/category/english-practice
Mafia idiom of the day. UNDER THE TABLE
UNDER THE TABLE Meaning: when you do something under the table – means you do something secretly, in most cases because it’s unethical or beyond the law. For example: Most of the salaries in Ukraine are paid under the table, because the law doesn’t leave a lot of alternative… Many experienced English Mafia Club members […]
Mafia quote of the Day from Bertrand Russell
Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim. Bertrand Russell See more English idioms and quotes here: https://englishmafiaclub.com/category/english-practice
Speeches Masterpieces from ArtTalkers / Ryan Avery, Trust is a must
Some of you may have a question in mind: “How can I learn English and improve my public speaking skills in one time?” We have a suggestion for you how to hit that target: visit ArtTalkers Club. It’s a nice English speaking club in Kiev from the worldwide Toastmasters Organization. Below, you can find a […]
Mafia idiom of the day. TALK TURKEY
TALK TURKEY Meaning: when you talk turkey – you get down to business or start being straightforward during your negotiations.For example: OK, we had fun guessing who is who in this game, but now if we make a mistake – we will loose the game. So, let’s talk turkey: who is the Sheriff of the […]
Mafia quote of the Day from Ashley Montagu
The idea is to die young as late as possible. Ashley Montagu (1905-1999) British-American anthropologist and humanist. See more English idioms and quotes here: https://englishmafiaclub.com/category/english-practice