<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:59:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/today-phrase/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - It's/That's not on]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's/That's not on We use this expression to say that something is not acceptable. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Shut up and get me something to eat. Don't talk to me like that. It's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-it-s-that-s-not-on</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-it-s-that-s-not-on</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eBAeq2JE4Xh4Qh6kTZYgw6Gcq678aeKnr38?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Just think...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just think... We use this expression when we want to imagine something real or unreal. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 If I had a million pounds, it'd be great. Yes, just think, you'd]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-just-think</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-just-think</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXa4dfWSmhSA17qiFXZWvGx9uyr1ynQFYZHVUzksiY98nHaUnwUMKu9bA8pY1KumiHJnEZdywgJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - You could always ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could always ... We use this expression to make a suggestion. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 I don't know what to do this weekend. You could always come with me. I'm going to Liverpool]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-you-could-always</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-you-could-always</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9tNBuPa7caoMhTmoGgpjobYfifGLFQXn5C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - While I think of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[While I think of it We use this expression to introduce a (small) change of subject related to what was being talked about before. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 See you at the party]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-while-i-think-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-while-i-think-of-it</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e4FXWXyGQcT7e4xrK2skyaY9pAo13N6Bey4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - By the sound of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the sound of it We use this expression to make a guess about something. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 Do you know what Stef did this weekend? She tried bungee jumping for the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-by-the-sound-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-by-the-sound-of-it</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:54:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9ujQHCyUgye18VcdgGmXmZyxrq1RVG9AsY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - In no time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In no time We use this expression to say that something will happen very quickly. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 I don't understand anything in our Italian lessons. Don't worry -]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-in-no-time</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-in-no-time</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:47:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eAjand7g7Bg6DiEQvwTowNiqmgEsMEb8fHQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Up for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up for it We use this expression to say that we are keen on something. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 I want to go to that new Chinese restaurant. What do you think? Yes, I'm up for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-up-for-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-up-for-it</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:11:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dy2hZpCTNcPmUBLNFc5tE1BspmyTZuBaf8r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Out of pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of pocket We use this expression to say that you have spent or lost money when you didn't expect to. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 We've had hardly any customers in the shop]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-out-of-pocket</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-out-of-pocket</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:03:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e7Ui5A6CdWpGrrhwpoWPKiTfxoMs7LMxCCe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - I'll get back to you]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'll get back to you We use this expression to say that we need to find some information or do something and will contact the person later. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Can you tell]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-i-ll-get-back-to-you</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-i-ll-get-back-to-you</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e4eLPzUn8G6WJbr2Y3QRUiw2rcfn3xiUZbC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Any chance...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any chance... We use this expression to ask if something is possible, especially if we want a favour. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 I'm thirsty. Any chance of a cup of tea? Sure, help]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-any-chance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-any-chance</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:50:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eN1Wu1UZqXF6vxU7AbQczxSc9aXNYCaDYJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - You're not going to like this, but...]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're not going to like this, but... We use this expression to introduce a negative idea that we think could cause a problem. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Where's Xavier? You're]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-you-re-not-going-to-like-this-but</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-you-re-not-going-to-like-this-but</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eAeaDc3CfuxPbGxFDBo3CkvprditmaxsnSA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - It's like talking to a brick wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's like talking to a brick wall We use this expression to criticise somebody because they don't listen to what you tell them. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Have you written that]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-it-s-like-talking-to-a-brick-wall</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-it-s-like-talking-to-a-brick-wall</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45ePawqkCyZEs4gLgagcjKgYawZiLq35ZwnCe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Promises, promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promises, promises We use this expression to react ironically to a threat or a promise we don't believe or don't value. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 If you do that again, I'll call]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-promises-promises</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-promises-promises</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:36:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eMyWqekmvEurmSSxTaPf7MDd2FcbAa9qBEn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Drop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drop it We use this expression to tell someone to stop talking about something that is annoying us. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Mummy, please can we go to the cinema tonight? I've]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-drop-it</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-drop-it</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eFyuNEAMWixuoKgWwEeqJz5XQ7A5YaWAbPC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Suppose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suppose We use this expression to introduce a question about a possibility, real or unlikely. It is like asking 'what if?' or 'imagine' WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 Suppose you had]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-suppose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-suppose</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:06:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eBtmq6TnQuYxAsQJKQeLFr2HvPGwnT8qCsQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - The whole time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whole time We use this expression to talk about something that happened, or was true for a long period. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 How was your holiday? It was OK - but it]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-the-whole-time</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-the-whole-time</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:26:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eKa1XEUF41efPyTJVo2WimNY6puAUfXiUBG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Keep it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep it up We use this expression to encourage someone to continue doing something we think is good. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 I've been working hard. I think I'm making progress.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-keep-it-up</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-keep-it-up</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eLKgG8iJxsoPE52gCHvcAgtece3MANZkSfp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - Funny you should say that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funny you should say that We use this expression to say that someone has said something that we were also thinking of doing or saying. WrittenNo SpokenYes FormalNo InformalYes Example 1 I feel like going]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-funny-you-should-say-that</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-funny-you-should-say-that</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:51:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45duQ6fzXPdYGuHMBhdGYJkE8U28DyJgMfkM4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - I could do with a ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[I could do with a ... We use this expression to say that we really want or need something. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 You've had a really hard day. Yes, I could do with a drink!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-i-could-do-with-a</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-i-could-do-with-a</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e2FVhh2WPBERGSedRJQVvWGCH7yM2ysvS6S?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHRASE OF THE DAY - By the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the way We use this expression to introduce a different topic or new idea which may be only partly related to what we were talking about. WrittenYes SpokenYes FormalYes InformalYes Example 1 Is it Alicia's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-by-the-way</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/english/@tellmehowblog/phrase-of-the-day-by-the-way</guid><category><![CDATA[english]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[tellmehowblog]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:19:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e57rqEC5uYPHFgs6UWNWh6XJq1Cf6WNuVjc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>