Learn English from “The Immortals of Meluha”

Today’s English
August 10th, 2017

You would often hear from an English teacher – “Read short stories and novels and you can make headway in a fun way.”  It’s true that novels take you to a world of real-life situations and conversations and ease up your try for picking up day-to-day English. Why can’t you try free e-book apps like “oodles books” and “Amazon Kindle”  and start reading today itself.  Here is a sample novel – “ The Immortals of Meluha” by Amish, published in 2010.

Let’s try how we can make use of expressions in the book for our real-life situations:

1.Call it a day = to retire, to decide to stop doing something

A.Let’s call it a day and resume the work tomorrow.
B.It’s time to call it a day. I can’t work anymore. My battery is fully down!

2.Fight pointless battles = argue or quarrel without any purpose, not worth doing

A.Let me stop all my pointless battles with my boss.
B.Why do you fight pointless battles with your wife.  Just say yes for all and soon she will forget what she asked for.

3.Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with somebody = to stand united with somebody, to be close together, next to each other

A.I want you all to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me in completing the work.
B.I could see all students stand shoulder-to-shoulder getting ready for the rally.

4.Hope for the best, prepare for the worst= have positive attitude, be prepared for disasters

A.Hope for the best! I’m sure, the exam is going to be very easy for you.
B.My daddy was so angry. I was prepared for the worst before attending his call.
C.We have to be prepared for the worst. Anything may happen at any time here.

5.It’s just /only a matter of time = you are sure that something will happen but don’t know when it will.
A.You’re pouring out all your energy.  Surely you will get the government job one day.  It’s just a matter of time.
B.Wait and see our demands fulfilled soon.  It’s only a matter of time.

Chillax!
Hubby: Why do you lock the doors inside now at day time?

Wife: yes, you call it a day and resume all your work tomorrow.

Hubby: Are you going to fight pointless battles again?

Wife: Give me your phone now. Tell me who’s that lady standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you.

Hubby: She’s a new staff.  I don’t know anything about her.  Believe me!

Wife: Do you know what I’m gonna to do now with doors locked inside?

Hubby: Let me hope for the best and be prepared for the worst!

For the review of the book mentioned in today’s English, visit
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.in/2013/01/the-immortals-of-meluha-by-amish.html?m=1