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“Used to” vs. “Am used to”

I used to live in San Francisco. I am used to living in San Francisco. Take a look at the two sentences above. They are very similar, but have very different meanings! What’s the difference? First: Notice how the two sentences are different. Sentence 1 says  “used to live,” while sentence 2 says “am used toContinueContinue reading ““Used to” vs. “Am used to””

Laughing at vs. laughing with

This content explains the difference between “laughing at” and “laughing with” in English, offering examples to clarify the distinction. It also interprets the meaning of the question “Are you laughing at me, or with me?” as a lighthearted way to inquire if someone is making fun of them. The content also promotes a free e-book for learning English expressions.

3 English Expressions

I’m a real fan of “3s”…can you tell from my blog post titles? And well, I’m at it again with these three idiomatic English expressions. catch 22 (noun) Meaning: A situation that has no answer or solution. It comes from a novel of the same name. Example: “I applied for some jobs, but they won’t hireContinueContinue reading “3 English Expressions”