Enkkua pitää opetella pitempinä merkityksinä ja fraaseina eikä vain yksittäisinä sanoina. Siinä se voima itää. Tässä kikkoja ja muuta kamaa, jota voit toivottavasti hyödyntää. The right word at the right place! Enjoy!
- For the time being I’m staying at a hotel, – Toistaiseksi asun hotellissa.
- We’ve already been waiting for an hour for crying out loud! – Herrajukeli sentään, olemme odotelleet jo tunnin!
- Dear Sir! Can you tell me if fish ever fart? Asking for a friend. – Kaverin puolesta kyselen.
- Don’t you think it ‘d be a good idea to have street lights go on only when someone walks by? Thought so. I’ll get my coat. – Hyvä on, minä tästä sitten poistunkin.
- In an attempt to be reelected, The Donald will stop at nothing. – Yrittäessään uudelleenvalintaa Aku Valtti ei kaihda keinoja.
- I was just sitting there minding my own business when a complete stranger started talking to me. – istuskelin siinä ihan omassa rauhassa, kun uppo-outo tyyppi alkoi jutella minulle.
- If you think this is over, you’ve got another thing coming! – Jos luulet tämän olevan ohi, ei sinne päinkään!
- I’ve booked the hotel. That’s the holiday sorted. – Olen varannut hotellin. Lomajärjestelyt ovat siis sillä selvä.
- Will he come out of a coma? Difficult to say. It’s still early days. – Herääkö hän koomasta? On vielä liian aikaista sanoa.
- The patient is making progress but he’s not out of the woods yet. – Potilaan tila paranee, mutta hän ei ole vielä selvillä vesillä.
- The US is not going to sort out its problems anytime soon. – ihan lähiaikoina
- The farmer is asking who stole his apples. Act nonchalant! – Ole niin kuin et olisikaan!
- Look! A 2-euro coin! Finders keepers! – Hei, kakseuronen! Löytäjä saa pitää! (Pitempi versio: Finders keepers, losers weepers!)
- I hate to tell you so but I told you so. He’s not here. – Hän ei ole täällä. Niinhän minä sanoin!
- Resistance is futile! No-one will hear you scream! – Turha vastustella! Kukaan ei kuule huutojasi!
- The price of petrol has gone up again! Typical! – Bensanhinta on taas noussut! Tää on taas niin tätä!
- It’s one thing to spend 5€ a week on lottery tickets, but it’s another (thing) to be hooked on gambling. – Kuluttaa 5€ viikossa peleihin on OK, mutta olla koukussa pelaamiseen on aivan eri luokan juttu.
- I’m late for school again! Story of my life! – Oon taas myöhässä koulusta! Aina mulle käy näin! Tää on niin mua!
- Mom! Why are you always on my case about homework? – Äiti! Miksi olet aina kimpussani läksyistä?
- A: Long time no see! How have you been? B: Same old same old. – A: No ei oo aikoihin törmätty! Kuis tökkii? B: Sitä tavallista vaan.
- That Diana Ross concert I went to was AMAZING! – Käymäni Diana Ross-konsertti oli AIVAN HUIKEA! ( AMAZING sitä ja AMAZING tätä; AMAZING on yleisin kehusana ja siis sinänsä luonteva, mutta kulunut. Koeta keksiä jotain muuta tilalle. Tai sitten menet AMAZINGillä, kuten kaikki muutkin.)
- His is a lonely life. – Hänen elämänsä on yksinäistä. (Normaaliversio: His life is lonely. Tällainen sanajärjestyskikka)
- It is here that we met. / It is we who met here. / It was meet here that we did. = We met here. (Korostava sanajärjestys on joskus paikallaan)
- She’s a very good rider, is our Lucy. – Meidän Lucymme on hyvä ratsastaja. (Huomaa sanajärjestyskikka)
- I’m freezing! It’s as cold as a witch’s tit! – Jäädyn! On kylymää kuin r*ssän helevetissä!
- With their best men out of the game, Liverpool found themselves in dire straits. – Liverpool oli vaikeuksissa koska avainpelaajat olivat pois pelistä.
- Turkey is using the Kurds as a political bargaining chip as Finland and Sweden are about to join NATO. – Turkki käyttää kurdeja poliittisena pelinappulana kun Suomi ja Ruotsi ovat liittymässä NATOon.
- Many students sow their wild oats with wine, partners and song. – Monet opiskelijat viettävät villiä nuoruutta viinin, kumppanien ja laulun parissa.
- Trust Liz to be the life of any party she’s invited to. – Liz on varmasti kaikkien juhlien keskipiste.
- Always a reliable customer, James gets an extra discount at the local music store. – Ei verbiä? Silloin puuttuu be-verbi eli Because James is always a reliable customer, … Onhan toi eka versio SIISTI ja taloudellinen verrattuna jälkimmäiseen. Meet kuitenkin niin kuin osaat – kumpikin on OK.
- Don’t just twiddle your thumbs! Do something! – Älä siinä vain pyörittele peukaloita. Tee jotain!
- The bone of contention in the talks is the amount of the pay rise. – Neuvottelujen kiistakapula on palkankorotusten suuruus.
- The trade unions have thrown a spanner in the works by declining the offer. – Ammattiliitot ovat heittäneet kapuloita rattaisiin kieltäytymällä tarjouksesta.
- You talk the talk but will you walk the walk? – Kyllä sulla näemmä puhetta riittää, mutta pystytkö tekoihin?
- Our Archie’s life is lonely. OR His is a lonely life, our Archie’s. / It is our Archie’s life that is lonely. / It is lonely that our Archie’s life is. On erilaisia sanajärjestysjuttuja, joilla korostetaan jotain juttua lauseessa.
- We met here. OR It is we who met here. / It is here that we met. / It is meet here that we did. Toinen esimerkki edellisestä.
- Kalle Rovanperä is a rally driver extraordinaire. – Kalle Rovanperä on erinomainen rallikuski. (Huomaa enkun sanajärjestys)
- “I think for that reason the party leader should step down.” Mr Afolami said he was “probably not” the party’s vice chairman “after having said that”. – sanottuaan tuon. (Perinteisesti ‘sanottuaan’ on opetettu after saying tai having said. After having said yhdistää nuo kaksi tapaa ja osoittaa ehkä ajallisesti tarkemmin tekemisten syys-seuraussuhteen kuin perinteiset tavat. After + having + 3. muoto on hyväksytty ylioppilaskirjoituksissa.)
- A: “I’ve decided to start flower arranging as a hobby.” B: “Well, whatever floats your boat.” – Olen päättänyt alkaa harrastaa kukkiensidontaa.” No, mikä kutakin miellyttää.
- “I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world. But them’s the breaks.” – Sellaista elämä on.
- Of course I can change places with you. It’s no skin off my nose. – Ei se mun kankkua hankaa.
- Jimi Hendrix garnered a reputation as the best guitar player that ever lived. – Jimi Hendrix sai mainetta kaikkien aikojen parhaana kitaristina.
- Being woke: The Urban Dictionary, which published its original definition two years prior to the official dictionary, defines it as “being woke means being aware… knowing what’s going on in the community (related to racism and social injustice)”. – olla valveutunut ja tietoinen sosiaaliseen oikeudenmukaisuuteen liittyvistä asioista Laajempi artikkeli aiheesta täällä.
- My girlfriend is really high maintenance. She insists on only going to Michelin-star restaurants. – Tyttöni on kovin vaatelias. Hän haluaa käydä vain Michelin-tähden saaneissa ravintoloissa.
- stoke something (up) (with something) to add fuel to a fire, etc.
- to stoke up a fire with more coal / to stoke a furnace (= kohentaa jotain)
- stoke something (up) to make people feel something more strongly
- to stoke up envy / The publicity was intended to stoke up interest in her music. / His departure has stoked fears that the company is planning job cuts. (= vahvistaa jotain tunnetta)
- stoke something (up) to make something increase or develop more quickly
- They were accused of stoking the crisis. / The measures would stoke up inflation. / These developments helped stoke the credit boom. / Increased borrowing was stoking up a consumer boom. (= enentää vaikutusta)
- Käänteinen sanajärjestys löytyy enkustakin. Kysymyslauseet, rajoittava määre aloittaa …
- Rumour has it you did summer school! – Huhutaan, että kävit kesälukiota! (Kuolleiden runoilijoiden seura)
- a crease – to crease ryppy – taitekohta paperissa – rypistää: Ne kohdat, jotka näkyvät, kun on rypistetty.
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- to snub – kohdella töykeästi, halveksia, väheksyä
- Trump is back in court after snubbing Biden’s inauguration.
- I tried to be friendly, but she snubbed me completely.
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- “Give me X any old time” – Sopii vaikka mihin, kun kehut jotain: Gimme a Led Zeppelin song any old time. “Mulle menee Led Zeppelin AINA!”
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- I stooped to cheating in my exams to get a passing grade. – Alennuin lunttaamaan kokeissa. to stoop (+to + -ing)
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- If you have spring in your step, take the stairs to the third flood instead of an elevator. – Jos jalka ei paina, …
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- Enkussa on huudahduksia eli interjektioita, jotkut aika hauskoja, kuten MWAH! eli suukkoa mallaava ääni.
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- Only a few people used to be in the know about Martti Servo & Napander. Now they are a staple in the Finnish music scene. – vain harvat ja valitut tiesivät
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- Nokia turned town touch screens on their phones. Apple implemented the touch screen and it turned out to be a game changer. – muutti koko alan luonteen
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- We don’t know if the injured victim will make it. It’s still early days. – On liian aikaista sanoa. He’s made some progress, but he’s not our of the woods yet. – ei ole selvillä vesillä
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- The opposition branded the government’s budget proposals a piece of legerdemain. – silmänkääntötemppu
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- The jury is still out on which candidate won the election. – Ei ole vielä varmaa …
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- Nikon’s new top-of-the-line camera blows the competition out of the water! – voittaa kilpailijat kirkkaasti
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- These apple trees are on common ground so the apples on the ground are yours for the taking. – joten ota vaan
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- 1152 suomen kielen rakennetta ja miten ne sanotaan englanniksi. Kun tuota hetken plärää, niin huomaa, että haluaisi plärätä koko materiaalin läpi. Enkun idiomatiaan ei pääse millään logiikalla – pitää altistua. Suoraan suomesta enkkuun kääntämällä mennään metsään ja puut vaan paksunevat. Alakoulussa enkun tietämysastia täyttyi silmin nähden nopeasti – nyt vuosien opintojen jälkeen taitotason lisäämiseen tarvitaan aikaa ja keskittymistä (sillä enkun oppimisastia on kärjellään oleva pyramidi: Alussa se täyttyi helposti, nyt kehittyminen vaatii paljon altistumista)
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Vanity! Turhaa! Vain – turha, turhamainen / in vain – turhaan / vanity – turhuus, turhamaisuus / Futile – turha / Futility – turhuus – Collocations and examples.
Carly Simon – You’re So Vain
1. Vain – Turha, turhamainen
Collocations:
- Vain attempt: An effort that does not succeed.
- Vain hope: A hope that is unlikely to be fulfilled.
- Vain effort: A futile effort.
- Vain promise: An empty or unfulfilled promise.
- Vain pursuit: A pursuit without success.
- Vain boast: Empty or exaggerated bragging.
- Vain desire: An unachievable or unrealistic desire.
- Vain glory: Excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
- Vain search: A search that does not yield results.
- Vain pursuit: Chasing something unattainable.
- Vain request: A request that is not granted.
- Vain protest: An objection or protest that is ignored or unsuccessful.
- Vain resistance: Resistance that does not prevent an outcome.
- Vain pretense: Pretending to be something or someone without success.
- Vain struggle: A struggle that ends in failure.
Example Sentences:
- She made a vain attempt to catch the bus.
Hän yritti turhaan ehtiä bussiin. - His vain hope was that she would return.
Hänen turha toivonsa oli, että hän palaisi. - All his vain efforts led to nothing.
Kaikki hänen turhat ponnistelunsa johtivat tyhjiin. - His speeches were full of vain glory.
Hänen puheensa olivat täynnä turhaa ylpeyttä. - They undertook a vain search for the lost treasure.
He lähtivät turhaan etsimään kadonnutta aarretta. - Her vain request for help went unanswered.
Hänen turha pyyntönsä avusta jäi vaille vastausta. - Their vain protest against the decision was quickly dismissed.
Heidän turha vastalauseensa päätöstä vastaan hylättiin nopeasti. - The villagers put up vain resistance against the invaders.
Kyläläiset vastustivat turhaan hyökkääjiä. - She kept up a vain pretense of happiness.
Hän ylläpiti turhaan onnellisuuden teeskentelyä. - His vain struggle to overcome his fears led to frustration.
Hänen turha taistelunsa pelkojensa voittamiseksi johti turhautumiseen.
2. In Vain – Turhaan
Collocations:
- Try in vain: Attempt something without success.
- Wait in vain: Wait for something that never happens.
- Search in vain: Look for something unsuccessfully.
- Die in vain: Die without achieving the intended purpose.
- Work in vain: Put effort into something that does not succeed.
- Cry in vain: Cry without receiving comfort or resolution.
- Fight in vain: Engage in a struggle that does not achieve the desired result.
- Plead in vain: Beg or request without success.
- Protest in vain: Object without effect.
- Hope in vain: To hope for something that will not happen.
- Pray in vain: To pray without the prayer being answered.
- Ask in vain: To request something that will not be granted.
- Search in vain: To look for something unsuccessfully.
Example Sentences:
- They tried in vain to save the sinking ship.
He yrittivät turhaan pelastaa uppoavaa laivaa. - She waited in vain for the letter that never came.
Hän odotti turhaan kirjettä, joka ei koskaan tullut. - The soldiers did not die in vain; their sacrifice will be remembered.
Sotilaat eivät kuolleet turhaan; heidän uhraustaan muistetaan. - The child cried in vain for attention.
Lapsi itki turhaan saadakseen huomiota. - They fought in vain to keep their land.
He taistelivat turhaan pitääkseen maansa. - She pleaded in vain for a second chance.
Hän anoi turhaan toista mahdollisuutta. - She hoped in vain that the situation would improve.
Hän toivoi turhaan, että tilanne paranisi. - He prayed in vain for a miracle.
Hän rukoili turhaan ihmettä. - They asked in vain for help, but none came.
He pyysivät turhaan apua, mutta kukaan ei tullut.
3. Vanity – Turhuus, turhamaisuus
Collocations:
- Vanity project: A project done primarily for self-glory.
- Vanity fair: A gathering or society focused on superficial things.
- Vanity mirror: A mirror used for grooming, typically one that is small and portable.
- Personal vanity: Excessive pride in one’s own appearance or achievements.
- Vanity table: A small table used for grooming, usually with a mirror.
- Vanity press: A publishing house that charges authors to publish their work, often without regard to quality.
- Vanity plate: A personalized vehicle license plate.
- Vanity case: A small, portable case used to hold makeup and toiletries.
- Vanity publishing: The practice of authors paying to have their books published.
- Vanity metrics: Data that looks good on paper but doesn’t necessarily correlate with success (often used in business or digital marketing).
- Vanity box: A small box used for storing cosmetics or personal items.
- Vanity press book: A book published through a vanity press.
- Vanity sizing: The practice of labeling clothes with smaller sizes to flatter customers.
- Vanity URL: A customized web address that is often shorter or more branded.
Example Sentences:
The company used a vanity URL for their marketing campaign.
Yritys käytti mukautettua URL-osoitetta markkinointikampanjassaan.
His latest novel was nothing more than a vanity project.
Hänen viimeisin romaaninsa oli pelkkä turhamaisuuden projekti.
She spent hours in front of her vanity mirror.
Hän vietti tunteja peilinsä edessä.
The event was a display of vanity and extravagance.
Tapahtuma oli turhamaisuuden ja ylellisyyden näyttämö.
He published his book through a vanity press.
Hän julkaisi kirjansa maksullisen kustantamon kautta.
She proudly displayed her vanity plate on her new car.
Hän esitteli ylpeänä uutta rekisterikilpeään autossaan.
Her vanity case was filled with expensive cosmetics.
Hänen meikkilaukkunsa oli täynnä kalliita kosmetiikkatuotteita.
Her vanity box was filled with trinkets and keepsakes.
Hänen meikkirasiaansa oli täynnä koristeita ja muistoesineitä.
The author self-published through a vanity press book, despite the costs.
Kirjailija julkaisi itse turhamaisuus-kustantamon kautta, huolimatta kustannuksista.
The clothing brand is known for its vanity sizing.
Vaatemerkki tunnetaan turhamaisuuden mitoistaan.
4. Futile
Collocations:
- Futile attempt: An attempt that is unsuccessful or pointless.
- Futile effort: Effort put into something that has no result.
- Futile gesture: An action that is symbolic but ineffective.
- Futile hope: Hope that is unlikely to be fulfilled.
- Futile resistance: Resistance that has no chance of success.
- Futile exercise: An activity or process that is pointless.
- Futile search: A search that does not yield results.
Example Sentences:
- It was a futile attempt to change his mind.
Se oli turha yritys muuttaa hänen mielensä. - Her futile efforts to fix the broken machine only made it worse.
Hänen turhat yrityksensä korjata rikkoutunutta konetta vain pahensivat tilannetta. - He made a futile gesture of defiance, knowing it wouldn’t help.
Hän teki turhan uhmakkuuden eleen, tietäen ettei se auttaisi. - They clung to the futile hope that the storm would pass.
He takertuivat turhaan toivoon, että myrsky menisi ohi. - The villagers’ futile resistance against the invaders was quickly crushed.
Kyläläisten turha vastarinta hyökkääjiä vastaan murskattiin nopeasti. - Writing a report now seems like a futile exercise, given the circumstances.
Raportin kirjoittaminen tuntuu nyt turhalta tehtävältä, ottaen huomioon olosuhteet. - After hours of searching, they realized it was a futile search.
Tuntien etsimisen jälkeen he tajusivat, että etsintä oli turhaa.
5. Futility
Collocations:
- Sense of futility: A feeling that efforts are pointless.
- Futility of effort: The uselessness of putting in effort.
- Futility of hope: The uselessness of holding onto hope.
- Futility of war: The pointless nature of war.
- Futility of resistance: The hopelessness of resisting.
- Futility in action: Pointlessness in doing something.
- Inherent futility: The intrinsic lack of purpose or effectiveness.
Example Sentences:
- She felt a deep sense of futility after her proposal was rejected.
Hän tunsi syvää turhautuneisuutta sen jälkeen, kun hänen ehdotuksensa hylättiin. - The futility of effort became apparent as the deadline approached.
Ponnistelujen turhuus kävi ilmeiseksi määräajan lähestyessä. - He realized the futility of hope when the news was announced.
Hän ymmärsi toivon turhuuden, kun uutinen julkistettiin. - The movie depicted the futility of war, showing its devastating consequences.
Elokuva kuvasi sodan turhuutta, näyttäen sen tuhoisat seuraukset. - Despite knowing the futility of resistance, they refused to surrender.
Tietäen vastarinnan turhuuden, he kieltäytyivät antautumasta. - There was a sense of futility in her actions, as nothing seemed to change.
Hänen toimissaan oli turhuuden tunne, sillä mikään ei näyttänyt muuttuvan. - The inherent futility of the task was obvious from the start.
Tehtävän sisäinen turhuus oli ilmeinen alusta alkaen.
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- CNN: “Harris’ chances in November hinge partly on her success in painting herself as a fresh option for voters.” Hinge = sarana, tästä on tehty nollajohtamisella loistava verbi SARANOITUU eli on olennainen. Success korvaa pitemmän selityksen. Paint-verbikin on hienosti kuvaannollisessa merkityksessä. Mitä jos olisi kirjoitettu: “One of the most important things for Harris in the election is how well she manages to present herself as a fresh option for voters.” Tyyliä voi tiivistää vaikkapa tarkkojen verbien käytöllä ja abstraktisubstantiiveilla.
Lue ja seuraa jatkuvasti CNN:n artikkelitarjontaa, niin olet ajan hermolla uutisista ja altistat itsesi ylppäritason teksteille.
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- The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the most fraught foreign policy issue facing the country. – fraught: ahdistusta aiheuttava
- Marketing any new product is fraught with danger. – johonkin liittyy paljon ikävää
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- The Student’s AI-generated essay left a lot to be desired. – jätti paljon toivomisen varaa
- It was too impersonal to cut the mustard. – toimiakseen kunnolla
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- My young niece only started playing chess three years ago. Now she’s Grand Master. She’s a natural / a prodigy. – luonnonlahjakkuus / huippulahjakkuus
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- Can’t wait! – Tuskin maltan odottaa!
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- Any way you slice it, another Trump presidency would be a threat to democracy. – Miten asiaa katsookin, …
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- The bone of contention in the talks was the amount of pay rise. – kiistakapula
- The Union was throwing spanners in the works. – heitteli kapuloita rattaisiin
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- Both candidates are doubling down on getting enough support in the swing states. – laittavat kaikkensa peliin (Opettele! Yleinen. to double down on – tehdä jotain kahta kovemmin)
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- The received wisdom is cultural activity in a community will boost business and increase well-being. – Yleisesti hyväksytty käsitys on …
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- Politicians tend to curry favour with voters before an election. – kosiskelevat/liehakoivat
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- CNN reporting: In 2020, Trump lost a close election, and then spent two months trying to overturn the result. In 2024, with polls signaling a razor-thin election in seven battleground states, election officials are bracing for another firehose of misinformation about the result – especially if the election hinges on the results of hundreds of ballots in one or two states.
- a razor-thin: Loistava ja tarkka sanavalinta, ei mikään tavallinen close
- are bracing for: Ei pelkkä prepare, vaan kuvailevampi kunnon turvavöiden kiinnitys
- firehose: Siis väärää tietoa tulee paloletkun voimalla – paljon elävämpi kielikuva kuin jos vain todettaisiin, että shaibaa tulee plajon
- hinges on: saranoituu eli on jonkun varassa Ovi on saranoiden varassa – vaali on parin osavaltion äänten varassa. Hieno!
- The Moral Of The Story? Jos mahdollista, vältä aivan niiden perussanontojen käyttämistä. Lukemalla paljon kaikenlaisia tekstejä saat Legolaatikkoosi tämmöisiä ilmeikkäitä tapoja kuvailla asioita ja prosesseja.
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- The New Yorker reporting: When Harris took the stage, introduced by Oprah, the audience was primed for reminders about how wonderful it is to be an American. Harris delivered in peak form, exuding warmth.
- introduced: Kaunis lauseenvastike (after she had been introduced by …)
- was primed for: moottorille annetaan “ryyppy”, jotta se käynnistyy – se rikastetaan. Tässä Oprah hienosti lämmittää yleisön.
- exuded: “uhkua, tihkua” Tarkka ja loistava kuvailusana – aktiivinen lauseenvastike tämäkin (Harris delivered … and exuded warmth)
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- Back in the day most Finns used to live in the countryside. – Ennen vanhaan
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- Ismo Leikola, the stand-up comedian, had his audience in stitches with his jokes about the English language. – sai nauramaan katketakseen
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- A: Look, the sun is shining. It must be warm outside. B: No shit, Sherlock! – Älä hitossa, Sherlock! (eli Onko tosiaan näin?)
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- Delete! Delete! I inadvertently hit the wrong button! – epähuomiossa, tahattomasti
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- The jury is still out on whether you should take a shower every day or not. – Ei olla vielä varmoja, …
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- Vanity! – Turhuutta! (vrt. in vain – turhaan, vain – turha(mainen), a vanity mirror – meikkipeili autossa)
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- Mikä on keskipakoisvoima englanniksi? No the centrifugal force. Siis kaunista! Tuossa on keskustaa (centr-) ja pakenemista (Lat. fugere – paeta, vrt. En fugitive – karkulainen, refugee – pakolainen)
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- Sanontaa tai fraasia ei tarvitse lainata kuin osittain ja tyypit tietävät, mistä on kyse. Idiomit ja muut yleiset sanonnat ymmärretään osastakin. Kätevää! – Idiomatic Allusions and Inferred References “That email is the smoking gun we needed.” (Refers to clear evidence or proof)
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- Variety is the spice of inspired writing. Easy ways to increase variety is the order of the day!
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to negotiate on muutakin, kuin neuvottelua jostain asiasta. ” I can’t negotiate the Frankfurt airport! It’s confusing!” – osata toimia oikein jossain tilanteessa, hanskata tilanne
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abject – kurja, viheliäinen, halveksittava, alhainen (abjectness, abjection, abjectly) : He was born in abject poverty. – äärimmäisen köyhyyden keskelle / His tone was abject. – nöyristelevä äänensävy
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to endow – “varustaa” She’s endowed with an ample bosom / He’s well-endowed (down there).
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- He left the boring lesson on the pretence of going to the restroom. – teeskennellen menevänsä vessaan
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- If your parents control your life too much after all these years, it’s umbilical whiplash! – piiskaniskuja napanuoralla 🙂
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Hulk Hogan’s racial slurs tarnished his legacy among show wrestling fans. – tahrasi hänen perintönsä
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How to use “conventional wisdom has it…” and “according to conventional wisdom,” along with syntax tips and alternative expressions – Introduces a commonly accepted belief or norm. – perinteinen näkemys
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how to use “conventional wisdom has it…” and “according to conventional wisdom,” along with syntax tips and alternative expressions:
🔹 1. Syntax & Usage
✅ A. “Conventional wisdom has it that + [clause]”
- Function: States what most people believe or assume to be true, often without questioning.
- Register: Formal or semi-formal; often used in writing, analysis, and argumentation.
- Tone: Can sound slightly skeptical or ironic.
Examples:
- Conventional wisdom has it that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
- Conventional wisdom has it that money can’t buy happiness.
✅ B. “According to conventional wisdom, + [clause]”
- Function: Introduces a commonly accepted belief or norm.
- Tone: Neutral or slightly distanced; allows you to challenge or question it after.
Examples:
- According to conventional wisdom, hard work always pays off.
- According to conventional wisdom, people are less productive when working from home.
🔹 2. Alternative Expressions
Here are stylistic and functional alternatives, organized by tone and context:
🔁 Neutral Alternatives
| Expression | Example |
|---|---|
| It is widely believed that… | It is widely believed that success comes to those who wait. |
| The general belief is that… | The general belief is that exercise improves mental health. |
| Many people assume that… | Many people assume that older generations resist change. |
| Most people think that… | Most people think that money equals happiness. |
🧠 More Academic or Critical
| Expression | Example |
|---|---|
| Mainstream opinion holds that… | Mainstream opinion holds that climate change is a future problem. |
| Popular belief suggests that… | Popular belief suggests that men are less emotional. |
| Orthodox thinking maintains that… | Orthodox thinking maintains that education should be classroom-based. |
| The dominant narrative is that… | The dominant narrative is that economic growth benefits everyone. |
🌀 Skeptical or Contrarian Tone
| Expression | Example |
|---|---|
| So-called common sense says that… | So-called common sense says that boys don’t cry. |
| Tradition dictates that… | Tradition dictates that women stay home after childbirth. |
| People like to believe that… | People like to believe that justice always prevails. |
🔹 3. Usage Tips
- To support or challenge: These expressions are useful in argumentative writing or speeches where you introduce a commonly held belief—then either support it or tear it down.
- Conventional wisdom says X… but recent studies suggest Y.
- Tone awareness: Be aware of tone—some alternatives may sound more objective (e.g., It is widely believed that…), while others sound more critical or ironic (e.g., So-called common sense…).
- Effective in essays: Particularly useful in introductions and paragraph transitions to frame an idea you’re about to discuss or dispute.
🔹 4. Bonus: Creative Variants (For Advanced Writing)
| Expression | Usage Example |
|---|---|
| The old adage goes… | The old adage goes that absence makes the heart grow fonder. |
| If the crowd is to be believed… | If the crowd is to be believed, success is just about luck. |
| Popular wisdom has long claimed… | Popular wisdom has long claimed that multitasking is efficient. |
| The prevailing view holds… | The prevailing view holds that punishment deters crime. |
to resonate with – herättää vastakaikua – huomataan HETI kirjoitelmassa! Instead of: Many students like this idea. Use this: This idea resonates with many students.
to resonate with is a very Power English kind of expression: natural, flexible, and high-value in both writing and speaking.
We’re talking directly to a Finnish upper secondary student, step by step.
(Kun vaikkapa bändiharkoissa rumpukalvo väräjää basson jytinän mukaan, se on just tätä: re – sonos, uudestaan – ääni eli B toistaa A:n viestiä, on samaa mieltä, siksi herättää vastakaikua) to resonate with näyttää kirjoitelmassa tosi hyvältä)
1. What does to resonate with mean?
Think of resonate like echo or vibrate.
👉 Something resonates with you when it feels familiar, meaningful, or emotionally right.
In Finnish, it often means:
- puhutella
- herättää vastakaikua
- osua kohdalle
- tuntua omalta
So if something resonates with you, it:
- matches your feelings, values, or experiences
- makes you think: “Yes — that’s true for me.”
2. Simple examples (student-friendly)
- The message of the film really resonated with me.
→ Elokuvan sanoma puhutteli minua. - This song resonates with many young people.
→ Tämä kappale osuu monien nuorten kokemuksiin. - Her story didn’t resonate with the audience.
→ Hänen tarinansa ei herättänyt vastakaikua yleisössä.
💡 Notice:
You almost always say resonate with, not resonate to.
3. When should you use it in school English?
This phrase is perfect for essays and discussions, especially when talking about:
- films, books, music
- opinions, ideas, values
- social issues
- personal experiences
Exam-friendly examples (B2–C1):
- The topic of mental health resonates with many students today.
- The author’s argument may not resonate with everyone.
- This issue resonates strongly with young people in Finland.
➡️ It sounds natural, mature, and fluent, without being too fancy.
4. Useful variations
You can upgrade or soften the phrase easily:
- really resonates with me
- resonates strongly with
- doesn’t resonate with
- resonates with a wide audience
Example:
- The campaign’s message resonated strongly with first-time voters.
5. Good alternatives (depending on style)
Here are natural alternatives, from simpler to more advanced:
Neutral / simple
- appeal to
The idea appeals to many students. - feel relatable
The character feels relatable.
Slightly more formal
- strike a chord with
The speech struck a chord with the audience. - connect with
The story connects with young readers.
Academic / essay-style
- be meaningful to
- reflect the experiences of
- align with the values of
6. Quick exam tip ⚡
If you’re writing about opinions, reactions, or impact,
resonate with is often better than like, think, or feel.
❌ Many students like this idea.
✅ This idea resonates with many students.
It sounds more thoughtful and analytical.
