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🛍 10 Useful Phrases & Expressions from Today’s Reading 🌱
Fresh from The New York Times — save these for your next IELTS essay!
1️⃣ At first glance – When something seems a certain way initially, but might change after a closer look.
📝 Example: At first glance, paper bags seem like the greener option.
2️⃣ After all – Used to emphasize a reason or add supporting information.
📝 Example: Plastic bags are harmful — after all, they’re made from fossil fuels.
3️⃣ Pun intended – A fun way to point out a deliberate play on words.
📝 Example: It’s hard to make apples-to-apples comparisons (pun intended).
4️⃣ Environmental footprint – The total impact something has on the environment.
📝 Example: Reusing your tote helps reduce your environmental footprint.
5️⃣ Wind up in a landfill – End up as trash buried underground.
📝 Example: Most paper and plastic bags eventually wind up in a landfill.
6️⃣ Defeats the purpose – Stops something from achieving its original goal.
📝 Example: Hoarding dozens of tote bags defeats the purpose of reducing waste.
7️⃣ The takeaway – The main point or lesson learned.
📝 Example: The takeaway? Reuse whatever bag you have as many times as possible.
8️⃣ Best bet – The smartest or most reliable choice.
📝 Example: A sturdy tote made from recycled materials is your best bet.
9️⃣ The bottom line – The most important fact or conclusion.
📝 Example: The bottom line — reusing bags matters more than what they’re made of.
🔟 The math is simple – A way to emphasize that the logic is clear and easy to understand.
📝 Example: Reuse your cotton bag 100 times — the math is simple.
BY BM | IELTS 9.0
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