An explanation of when to use "some" or "any" to tell how much/many things there are.

The English Toolbox

Some vs. Any


   a. Beat around the bush - To avoid addressing an issue directly.
      Example: "Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think."
   b. By the book - Following the rules and procedures precisely.
      Example: "The project must be done by the book to meet all the regulations."
   c. Lost in translation - Misunderstood or not effectively conveyed when translated from one language to another.
      Example: "The humor in the movie was lost in translation when it was dubbed into another language."
   d. Keep someone posted - To provide updated information to someone.
      Example: "Please keep me posted on any updates regarding the project."
   e. Break the ice - To initiate or start a conversation or social interaction.
      Example: "He told a joke to break the ice at the party."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

 Communication idioms

All the things I had to do to get a Russian residence 

Living in Russia

Getting a Russian residence permit

In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Wen from China. We talk about her English
journey and especially her successful strategy that helped her get 7.5 in IELTS.

Transcript available below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-21-interview-with-wen-from-china-how-she-took-ielts-and-what-her-successful-strategy-is/

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 21: Interview with Wen from China: how she took IELTS and what her successful strategy is!

Dona Terezinha e Seu Carlos se encontram na rua:

Dona Terezinha: Boa tarde, Seu Carlos! Como o senhor está?
Seu Carlos: Olá, Dona Terezinha! Boa tarde! Eu estou bem, obrigado! E a senhora?
Dona Terezinha: Estou bem também! Obrigada!
Seu Carlos: Estou um pouco apressado hoje  porque preciso buscar minha neta na escola. Foi um prazer vê-la! Até logo!
Dona Terezinha: Igualmente! Seu Carlos! Até logo!


Suas Aulas de Português

Encontro rápido (com transcrição)

《礼记》说：“入竟而问禁，入国而问俗，入门而问讳。”这句话的意思是，到某个地方，要了解那个地方的禁忌；去某个国家，要了解那个国家的风俗习惯；上某家做客要了解那户人家的家讳。除了”避名讳“这一禁忌，中国还有很多禁忌与崇拜有关，与语言有关。本篇简单介绍了古时候的讳名和禁忌语，希望大家对此有所了解。

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉语禁忌语

I discuss some of my favorite idioms! 
Can't see the forest for the trees
better late than never 
fishing for compliments 
could care less 
go above and beyond (the call of duty) 
go the extra mile 
You give them an inch and they take a mile. 
on the fence/in two minds about
Take it easy

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Interesting Idioms

В этом подкасте я перечисляю новогодние обещания. Приятного прослушивания!

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 22. Новогодние резолюции. 

"With money comes a lot more options, a lot more freedom to do things."
Once you achieve a level of financial security, not all decisions are directly related to money."