Bed

Bed of roses: a very comfortable existence

Stardom is not a bed of roses.

Get out of bed on the wrong side

The following words often cause confusion owing to faulty pronunciation. Note that words in the same group which are marked with asterisks are pronounced alike.

Lose (verb) (rhymes with choose)

Words are often confused owing to faulty pronunciation. Note that in this lesson words in the same group which are marked with asterisks are pronounced alike. Example: flour*, flower*

Each other and one another are used in the same way in modern English. One another is preferred when we are making general statements.

Each is a determiner. It is used before a singular noun.

Each boy wore a hat. (NOT Each boys wore a hat.)
Each person is unique.
While we were on a holiday we enjoyed each moment.

The noun dress is countable. It means the long outer garment worn by a girl or woman. It goes from the shoulders to below the hips.

Keep hold of something: don’t let it go

Keep something in mind: remember it

Keep one’s temper: remain calm

Ann was really upset with Joe, but she kept her temper.