Let's try an exercise about English idioms! See if you can guess the meaning of "a flash in the pan."

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The day before yesterday, I went out for drinks with friends my age from my part-time job. Even though we are the same age, there were some people I was meeting outside of work for the first time, so I was able to talk a lot with them and had a really great time. I would like to keep working together with everyone, but since some of them are going to quit, it feels a bit sad and difficult. Still, I hope we can stay close friends. Yesterday, I went to an exhibition of costumes worn by my favorite idol. They were much more voluminous than they look on TV, and I was truly impressed by how detailed and carefully made they were. There were also some goods for sale, so I ended up buying some. Lately, I’ve been shopping a lot, so I’m pretty short on money. And today, I’m going to celebrate the birthday of a friend I’ve known for ten years! I’m really looking forward to it, and it feels very meaningful. I hope the surprise goes well! The year is almost coming to an end, but I want to stay healthy and enjoy it until the very last moment. I’m also looking forward to next year! Thank you for reading.

Winter vacation is coming soon, and I am slowly starting to feel excited about it. School has been busy and sometimes feels depressing, so there are days when it is hard to stay motivated. However, I keep pushing myself because I know that winter break is almost here. Thinking about my plans for the holidays gives me energy and helps me get through difficult days at school. 　On Christmas, I am going to have a Christmas party with my friends. We have been talking about it for a long time, so I am really looking forward to it. We plan to decorate the room with lights and ornaments, prepare some food and snacks, and exchange Christmas presents. I think we will also take many pictures and talk about our memories from this year. Spending time with my friends always makes me feel relaxed and happy, so I am excited to enjoy a special day together. 　At the end of the year, I will go back to my parents’ home and spend time with my family. I do not have many chances to see them, so meeting them again after a long time makes me very happy. I am looking forward to eating warm home cooked meals, talking about my school life, and listening to my family’s stories. I also want to relax at home and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable time with them. Winter vacation is a precious time for me to rest both my body and mind, and I hope it will be a warm and memorable holiday.

Emre is a loyal friend. He always ____ his friends when they have a problem. *A. avoids* *B. ignores* *C. supports* *D. blames*

🙋‍♀️ My name is Judit. My mother tongue is Hungarian. If You'd like to learn in Hungarian.-Im glad to talk with You. I'd like to practise My Russian and My Polish language skills. My Russian is communicative and My Polish is a little bit better than beginer! Regards

你好👋。我是扎克。是美国人。 会说一点中文。 喜欢电脑和美术和电子游戏。 Hi, I’m Zach! I’m a novice Mandarin learner, and have been studying for a couple months now drilling pīnyīn and in the past few weeks adding simple conversation skills. My plan is to try to post at least once a week. I was unsure how to address myself in Mandarin. For this post I chose to transliterate to 扎克, but I am open to other suggestions like a similar sounding Mandarin name (I came across 泽浩, but wanted to get other people’s thoughts before picking names randomly). Thanks!