♥ English 1

Keep going

Definition: 

Continue

Example:

A: “Excuse me, do you know where is the bakery shop?”

B:”You just keep going until you see the pink building, the bakery shop is next to it.”

Mr.Lee

Definition: 

NOT Mr.Alan

Example:

A:”Hello, may I speak to Mr.Lee?”

B:”Mr.Lee just leave the office.”

Drop by

Definition: 

Visit for a short time

Example: 

"Are you at home at 3.00 o’clock? I would like to drop by your house and return your books."

Can I put you on hold?

Definition: 

Please wait

Ask this during a phone call.

Example:

A:”Hello, may I speak to Ms.Lim?

B:”Can I put you on hold for a minute? I’ll see if she’s here.”

In charge of

Definition:

Responsible for; supervisor of

Example:

“Shu Xia’s in charge of Form 6 orientation week’s programme.”

Running short of time

Definition: 

Getting close to a deadline

Example:

“We have to burn midnight oil tonight in order to finish for our assignment. We’re running short of time!”

Get a move on

Definition: 

Go faster

Example:

“Let’s get a move on or we will be late for the class!”

That’s K for Korea

Definition:

Say this to help people understand the spelling of a word.

Example:

A:”May I know what’s your name?”

B:”My name is Emma. That’s E for England, M for Malaysia, M for Malaysia, A for Africa.”

How can I help you?

Definition:

This is often used when answering the phone in a workplace.

Example:

“Good afternoon, sir. How can I help you?”

It’s for you

Definition:

The caller wants to speak to you

Example:

“Mr.Tan, it’s for you. It’s your mother.”