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? Baffle Consider using the word in an example sentence.

AnswerBafflemake someone totally unable to comprehend or explain something Pronunciation: Ba-fil e.g., I was completely baffled by her strange behaviour...

7:00 மணிக்கு கச்சேரி தொடங்கும் என்பதைச் சொல்ல நான் அழைக்கிறேன். [போனில்]

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerI’m calling to tell you that the concert starts at 7:00...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? On top of the world

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. AnswerOn top of the worldto experience extreme joy e.g., Thiru was feeling on top of the world when he got the job...

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

AnswerBrittlefragile and easy to break Pronunciation: Bri-till e.g., Your bones become more brittle as you get older...

திருடனைப் பிடிக்க உங்களுக்கு இன்னும் வாய்ப்பு உள்ளது.

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerYou still have a chance to get/ catch the thief...

What does the following statement or phrase mean? get a (real) kick out of (something/somebody)

Consider using the statement or phrase in an example sentence. Answer e.g., I really get a kick out of watching my three-year-old niece—she’s so cute...

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

AnswerBewitchingso beautiful or appealing that you can’t stop thinking about it: Pronunciation: bi-which-ing e.g., Tilak was mesmerized by Kala’s bewitching blue eyes...

யாரோ ஒரு பை நிறைய பணம் எடுத்துக்கொண்டு அந்த வழியில் ஓடுவதை நான் பார்த்தேன்

இதை எப்படி இங்கிலீஷ்ல சொல்லுவீங்க? AnswerI saw someone running that way with a bag full of money.I saw somebody carrying a bag full of money running that way...

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

AnswerBleak• If an area is bleak, it is vacant and neither friendly nor appealing.• Bleak weather is chilly and uncomfortable.• If things look bleak or the situation is bleak, there isn’t much or any...