Quotes & Quirks no.6

Introduction
Welcome to Fun English Lessons ~ Quotes & Quirks No.6. It comes out about twice a week and consists of:

1. Word of the Day
2. Today's Idiom
3. Collocation Corner
4. Phrasal Verb Freak-Out
5. Inspirational Quote
6. Voice Recording of the above

I hope you find it useful. From this week I'm adding a collocation - words which commonly go together - and a phrasal verb to your Quotes & Quirks. Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of English - and enjoy.

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Word of the Day

"vow"

(verb) To make a serious promise to do something.
"Romney vows to rescue US economy."

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Today's Idiom

"to hold your ground"

Refuse to change your opinion or actions, even under pressure.
"Obama is determined to hold his ground, despite attacks on his policies from the Republicans."

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Collocation Corner

"gather strength"

To prepare yourself for a big effort to come.
"We need to gather our strength for the fight ahead."

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Phrasal Verb Freak Out

"bring in"

To introduce or initiate a change.
"We will bring in new legislation if we are elected."

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Inspirational Quote

"Here's a two-step formula
for handling stress.

Step 1: Don't sweat the 
small stuff.

Step 2: Remember, it's all
small stuff.

  ~ Anthony Robbins

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