DAILY TIPS

Daily Tips features short and practical English learning posts updated every day, including quick grammar checks, common mistakes, vocabulary building, sentence patterns, and bilingual explanations (English–Tamil). These daily English questions and learning series are designed to improve speaking, writing, and understanding through simple, consistent practice. Learn English step by step with real-life examples and easy explanations.

What does the following statement or phrase mean? Off the beaten track

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. Off the beaten trackIt means in a place where not many people go and where there are no main roads or towns. e.g.,The farmhouse I stayed...

நாங்கள் கால்பந்து விளையாடிக் கொண்டிருந்த போது ஜன்னலை உடைத்தவர் கதிர்.

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerKathir was the one who broke the window when we were playing football.It was Kathir who broke the window when we were playing football...

What does the following word mean?Consent Consider using the word in an example sentence.

AnswerConsentIt means permission or agreement Pronunciation: Kun-sent e.g.,You can’t publish his name without his consent...

எனக்கு ரொம்ப பசிக்கிறது. உனக்கு எப்படி?

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerI am very hungry. How about you?I’m famished/starving. How about you?...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? As pale as a ghost

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerAs pale as a ghostTo be very pale, like you’re scared. e.g.,Mala was as pale as a ghost after her father’s death...

நான் அறிவியல் பாடத்தை தேர்ந்தெடுப்பது பற்றி யோசித்து வருகிறேன்.

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerI’m considering taking a science course.I am thinking about/of opting for a science course...

What does the following word mean? Comprise Consider using the word in an example sentence.

AnswerCompriseIt implies being a part of something or someone.It means “to be made of” or “to consist of.” Pronunciation: Kum-Praiz...

‘உலகமே ஒரு மேடை, எல்லா ஆண்களும் பெண்களும் வெறும் ஆட்டக்காரர்கள்.’ – வில்லியம் ஷேக்ஸ்பியர்.

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? Answer‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.’ – William Shakespeare...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? You are what you eat

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerYou are what you eatIt is essential to eat nutritious foods to stay healthy and fit. e.g.,Staying healthy means avoiding junk food...