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职业教师🎄 Scrooge vs. Grinch: Do you know the difference?
If you meet someone who hates the holiday spirit, English speakers usually use one of two famous names. But which one should you choose?
1. The Scrooge 💰
Origin: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The Vibe: Someone who is stingy, miserable, and hates spending money.
Example: "Stop being such a Scrooge and buy your brother a real gift!"
2. The Grinch 💚
Origin: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The Vibe: Someone who is cranky and wants to ruin the fun for everyone else.
Example: "Don't be a Grinch! Come to the party and turn up the music!"
🎁 Other Must-Know Idioms
"To be snowed under" ❄️ (To be overwhelmed with work).
"The more the merrier" 🥳 (Everyone is welcome!).
"Christmas came early" 🎁 (When something unexpectedly good happens).
🗣️ italki Challenge!
In your country, is there a famous character who "hates" the holidays? Or do you have a specific word for someone who is stingy with money?
Tell us in the comments! I’ll be checking your grammar and responding to everyone. 👇
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2025年12月19日 09:46
Hester|Work & IELTS
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