“Fat cat” began as a label for wealthy political donors in the 1920s, then grew into a broader criticism of rich, powerful people.
Where “fat cat” comes from, and what it means
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Future Continuous Exercise
- B2
Level: B2. Focus: Future Continuous. Exactly one blank per sentence.
100 Idioms Book Lovers Will Love
Learn 100 bookish idioms, get clear meanings and examples, then use them in reviews, book club chats, and writing to sound sharper fast.
For all intents and purposes: the original phrase
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The correct phrase is “for all intents and purposes,” which means “in effect” or “practically speaking.” Here is how to use it well.
Complex Inversion Structures Exercise
- C2
Level: C2 Proficiency. Focus: complex inversion structures after negative or restrictive adverbials and related formal patterns.
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