Su-30 is supposed to be one of the most advanced fighter aircrafts. Watch this video to discover some amazing facts about this stunning aircraft. Of course, the video also gives you several expressions of day to day conversation, casual banter and a leg up on speaking English fluently.
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Pale to insignificance = Become unimportant in front of something much better
All other cricketers pale to insignificance the moment you start talking about Sachin’s achievements.
The older prince paled to insignificance in front of his younger much more capable younger brother. Slowly, the younger prince defeated all the enemies and also gained control of the throne.
Versatile = Skilled in many things
My brother is a versatile person. He plays football very well, he can mesmerize you when on a guitar, he is a 2nd degree black belt in karate and has been adjudged the best student in his college for the last three years.
Amitabh is a versatile actor. He has played a variety of roles ranging from gangster, doctor, villager to a ghost, a 12 year old boy and even a dacoit.
Streamlined = Designed to move smoothly, designed for smooth fluid flow
Most fighter pilots have streamlined bodies so that they suffer minimum wind resistance when in air.
The process of filing FIRs, getting police assistance and justice should be streamlined and made friendlier so that people report sex crimes and get the culprits punished.
At a trot = At a stretch
Amitabh gave 10 hits at a trot in the eighties.
He has led his team to two world cup victories at a trot. What more do you expect of a captain.
Limber = Flexible, ready to move quickly
He exercises everyday and that’s the reason he is so limber even at the age of sixty.
Intersperse = Place in between
Periods of study should be interspersed with 10 minute short breaks where you put down your book, close your eyes and relax.
Tarmac = A surface made up of crushed rocks held together using tar
As the plane hit the tarmac, the brave man jumped on the hijackers and overpowered them.
Let’s now answer the following quiz:
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