UK English Phrase - cock a snook

While doing research on my global security blog, I happened upon a humorous phrase used by a British columnist: Iran is cocking a snook at the world.

Where can one turn to unravel the mystery behind such a phrase?

Try the World Wide Words

WWW struggles to define ''cocking a snook'' but the general impression is the physical gesture when one thumbs his or her nose at someone.

I cannot wait to share this phrase with my students this week.
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What is an acrostic poem?

Mr English loves literature and is fascinated about the various terms in the lit lexicon.

In an occassional post, we will review some lit terminology that may not be so obvious. Do you like literature, too? What is your favorite genre,author, time period or subject?

An acrostic poem centers upon one subject and the beginning letter of each line spells out that subject.  The lines of each poem describe the said subject.

For example:

Shines in the sky
Up way above the clouds
Nice and hot on my skin I feel it.

S U N - shines, up way above the clouds and it´s hot!

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6 Most Common English Verb Tenses

Six Most Common English Verb Tenses

Present (I walk.)	Past Perfect (I had walked.)
Present Perfect (I have walked.)	Future (I will walk.)
Past (I walked.)	Future Perfect (I will have walked.)

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If you are in São Paulo and want English lessons personally designed to fit your needs, please call Professor Winn at  6214-1511 or send an email to mrenglish101@gmail.com.

Anyone interested in English-language services or translations (Sp/Fr/Pt>En) may send an email to mrenglish101@gmail.com for a prompt evaluation.

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