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Definition

Something that is
true but different
from general
opinion.

Contrary to popular
belief, its not
actually necessary
to drink 8 glasses
of water every day.

Definition Really
amazing and
overwhelming.
Depending how it
is used, it can also
mean confusing.

When I think about


the fact that 3
million people have
visited my website,
it boggles my
mind.

SAY ONE THING THAT BOGGLES YOUR MIND

Definition Nobody
knows for sure. It is
impossible to know
or predict with
certainty.

Its anyones guess


when is the train
going to arrive.

Say one thing that is anyones guess

Definition To
reluctantly accept
something and
tolerate it, even
though you dont
want to.

It was raining, so
we resigned
ourselves to
playing card
games all
afternoon.

TALK ABOUT A TIME YOU HAD TO RESIGN


YOURSELF TO SOMETHING.

Definition You are


thinking deeply
and concentrating
strongly on
something without
being aware of the
situation
surrounding you.

I asked Veselin a
question but he
was lost in thought
and didnt reply.

Definition We use
these phrases when
looking back at
something in the past
and confirm that the
decision you made
was good or to wish
you had done things
differently

In retrospect, quitting
my job was the best
decision I ever made.
In hindsight, I should
have listened to her
advice.

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