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 word mean? Callous Consider using the word in an example sentence.

AnswerCallousharsh, heartless, and lacking in empathy or compassion for others: Pronunciation: Ka-lus e.g., I don’t care if he’s homeless, even though it sounds callous. He doesn’t reside with me!...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? At death’s door

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerAt death’s doorterribly sick and in danger of deathe.g.,Mala would behave as if she were at death’s door whenever she had a severe...

நீங்கள் ஒருவரை ஒருவர் எவ்வளவு காலமாக அறிவீர்கள்?

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerHow long have you known each other?...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? Catch a cold

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerCatch a coldbecoming unwell with a common colde.g.,Since Ravi has been ill the entire week, I believe I’ve caught a cold from him...

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

AnswerBoisterousintense, loud, and rough Pronunciation: boi-stress e.g., The boisterous children in our neighbourhood are playing now...

நீங்கள் என் வருங்கால மனைவியை சந்திக்க விரும்புகிறேன்.இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க?

AnswerI’d like you to meet my fiancée. Fiancée: the woman to whom someone is engaged to be married to.Fiancé: the man to whom someone is engaged to be married to. Both words are pronounced as...

What does the following statement or phrase mean?Breathe one’s last

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerA person passes away or dies when someone breathes their last.e.g.,Rajam breathed her last and was incinerated in the crematorium...

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

AnswerBenignKind and pleasant Pronunciation: bi-nine e.g., Radha is a benign lady...