To pull the plug on something means to stop, to discontinue, to terminate
AT ONE’S FINGERTIPS
The Lighthouse2019-02-01T15:15:44+01:00At your fingertips = available, accessible, ready to be used
WHOLE vs. HOLE
The Lighthouse2019-01-29T11:25:13+01:00These 2 words are pronounced in exactly the same way, but as you can see, they are spelt differently and mean different things.
NOSY vs. NOISY
The Lighthouse2018-12-25T12:51:55+01:00Well then, what would you say is more of a problem to have - nosy neighbours or noisy neighbours
A SHOW OF HANDS
The Lighthouse2018-12-20T10:19:04+01:00A show of hands is an occasion when people in a meeting vote by putting their hands up (to indicate whether they vote yes or no) Example: The dispute was settled with a show of hands.
SOAP vs. SOUP
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:39:32+01:00Instead of an explanation, here's a question for you: Which of the two CAN'T you eat: or let's say, it is not a good idea to eat it, because you can get sick - soap or soup?
PAPER vs. PEPPER
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:28:47+01:00Paper is the white material we use to write on and it is what books are printed on. Pepper is a pungent hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns and used as a spice.
A BOOKWORM
The Lighthouse2018-12-07T23:40:32+01:00(informal) A person who enjoys reading and spends a lot of time doing it.
SERIAL vs. CEREAL
The Lighthouse2018-12-03T23:09:39+01:00These two words have the same pronunciation: /ˈsɪərɪəl/ but they mean different things... serial as an adjective means 'consisting of or being part of a series'; cereal is a noun and means a grain used for food, such as wheat, rye, oats, rice, corn, etc.