Fruitcake, Phrasal Verbs 1, Here's A Tip, Level The Playing Field

fruitcake

Slang

Intro:

“There was one painting critic…he’s a bit of an old fruitcake, but he said I shouldn’t be allowed to [paint]. But I don’t really listen to him.”

- Former Beatle Paul McCartney on the response to his attempts at painting. (Reader’s Digest)

Member Submitted

Preview:

Ask out Ask (someone) to go on a date Abdullah asked Sara out. They went to a Market. Call back Return a telephone call I'll c...

Author: Ebaby!

Real Life

Intro:

In the United States, a lot of people make a good portion of their money from tips. When you give a tip at a restaurant or bar, it’...

Vocab:

service industry, cut it, counter, grey area, tip, busser, bellhop, quarter, literally, standard

Author: Ebaby!

Slang

Intro:

“I see people everywhere without opportunity. I want to help level the playing field.”

- Actor Brad Pitt on what inspires him to be generous. (Parade Magazine)